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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.28, 430.52 and 178.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.28, 430.52 and 178.88 is: 268.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.28 : 430.52 = 178.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.28/430.52 = 178.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.28x = 430.52 × 178.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.28x = 77,008.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,008.37/287.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.06

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