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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.98, 433.70 and 106.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.98, 433.70 and 106.49 is: 159.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.98 : 433.70 = 106.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.98/433.70 = 106.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.98x = 433.70 × 106.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.98x = 46,184.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,184.71/288.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.82

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