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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.63, 396.92 and 175.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.63, 396.92 and 175.55 is: 242.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.63 : 396.92 = 175.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.63/396.92 = 175.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.63x = 396.92 × 175.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.63x = 69,679.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,679.42/287.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.26

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