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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288, 397.56 and 175.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288, 397.56 and 175.98 is: 242.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288 : 397.56 = 175.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288/397.56 = 175.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288x = 397.56 × 175.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288x = 69,962.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,962.61/288
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.93

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