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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.84, 397.19 and 177.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.84, 397.19 and 177.37 is: 244.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.84 : 397.19 = 177.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.84/397.19 = 177.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.84x = 397.19 × 177.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.84x = 70,449.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,449.04/287.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.75

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