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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.02, 396.02 and 174.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.02, 396.02 and 174.96 is: 241.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.02 : 396.02 = 174.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.02/396.02 = 174.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.02x = 396.02 × 174.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.02x = 69,287.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,287.66/287.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.40

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