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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.37, 396.56 and 175.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.37, 396.56 and 175.37 is: 241.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.37 : 396.56 = 175.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.37/396.56 = 175.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.37x = 396.56 × 175.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.37x = 69,541.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,541.87/287.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.99

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