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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288, 432.12 and 178.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288, 432.12 and 178.08 is: 267.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288 : 432.12 = 178.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288/432.12 = 178.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288x = 432.12 × 178.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288x = 76,951.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,951.93/288
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.19

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