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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.02, 397.40 and 175.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.02, 397.40 and 175.96 is: 242.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.02 : 397.40 = 175.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.02/397.40 = 175.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.02x = 397.40 × 175.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.02x = 69,926.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,926.50/288.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.78

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