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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.06, 432.06 and 180.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.06, 432.06 and 180.60 is: 270.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.06 : 432.06 = 180.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.06/432.06 = 180.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.06x = 432.06 × 180.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.06x = 78,030.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,030.04/288.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.88

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