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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.04, 397.38 and 177.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.04, 397.38 and 177.64 is: 245.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.04 : 397.38 = 177.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.04/397.38 = 177.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.04x = 397.38 × 177.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.04x = 70,590.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,590.58/288.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.07

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