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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.28, 430.92 and 179.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.28, 430.92 and 179.88 is: 269.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.28 : 430.92 = 179.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.28/430.92 = 179.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.28x = 430.92 × 179.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.28x = 77,513.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,513.89/287.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.82

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