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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.28, 396.33 and 175.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.28, 396.33 and 175.19 is: 241.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.28 : 396.33 = 175.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.28/396.33 = 175.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.28x = 396.33 × 175.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.28x = 69,433.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,433.05/287.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.69

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