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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.94, 397.33 and 177.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.94, 397.33 and 177.39 is: 244.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.94 : 397.33 = 177.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.94/397.33 = 177.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.94x = 397.33 × 177.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.94x = 70,482.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,482.37/287.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.78

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