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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.15, 430.38 and 179.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.15, 430.38 and 179.01 is: 268.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.15 : 430.38 = 179.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.15/430.38 = 179.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.15x = 430.38 × 179.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.15x = 77,042.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,042.32/287.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.30

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