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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.99, 433.44 and 106.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.99, 433.44 and 106.25 is: 159.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.99 : 433.44 = 106.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.99/433.44 = 106.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.99x = 433.44 × 106.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.99x = 46,050.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,050.83/288.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.35

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