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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.06, 397.40 and 177.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.06, 397.40 and 177.50 is: 244.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.06 : 397.40 = 177.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.06/397.40 = 177.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.06x = 397.40 × 177.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.06x = 70,535.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,535.63/288.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.86

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