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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.75, 397 and 177.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.75, 397 and 177.11 is: 244.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.75 : 397 = 177.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.75/397 = 177.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.75x = 397 × 177.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.75x = 70,312.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,312.67/287.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.35

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