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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.19, 430.97 and 179.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.19, 430.97 and 179.05 is: 268.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.19 : 430.97 = 179.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.19/430.97 = 179.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.19x = 430.97 × 179.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.19x = 77,165.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,165.18/287.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.69

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