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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.83, 397.41 and 177.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.83, 397.41 and 177.34 is: 244.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.83 : 397.41 = 177.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.83/397.41 = 177.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.83x = 397.41 × 177.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.83x = 70,476.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,476.69/287.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.86

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