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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.84, 397.01 and 177.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.84, 397.01 and 177.27 is: 244.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.84 : 397.01 = 177.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.84/397.01 = 177.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.84x = 397.01 × 177.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.84x = 70,377.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,377.08/287.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.50

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