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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.98, 433.52 and 106.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.98, 433.52 and 106.36 is: 159.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.98 : 433.52 = 106.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.98/433.52 = 106.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.98x = 433.52 × 106.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.98x = 46,109.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,109.19/288.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.56

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