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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.71, 397.19 and 177.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.71, 397.19 and 177.25 is: 244.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.71 : 397.19 = 177.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.71/397.19 = 177.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.71x = 397.19 × 177.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.71x = 70,401.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,401.13/287.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.69

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