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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.14, 396.05 and 176.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.14, 396.05 and 176.47 is: 243.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.14 : 396.05 = 176.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.14/396.05 = 176.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.14x = 396.05 × 176.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.14x = 69,888.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,888.08/287.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.40

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