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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.01, 431.80 and 114.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.01, 431.80 and 114.53 is: 171.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.01 : 431.80 = 114.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.01/431.80 = 114.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.01x = 431.80 × 114.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.01x = 49,454.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,454.85/288.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.71

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