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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.98, 433.27 and 106.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.98, 433.27 and 106.38 is: 159.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.98 : 433.27 = 106.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.98/433.27 = 106.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.98x = 433.27 × 106.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.98x = 46,091.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,091.26/288.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.50

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