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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.93, 432.11 and 179.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.93, 432.11 and 179.79 is: 269.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.93 : 432.11 = 179.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.93/432.11 = 179.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.93x = 432.11 × 179.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.93x = 77,689.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,689.06/287.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.82

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