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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.07, 397.53 and 176.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.07, 397.53 and 176.04 is: 242.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.07 : 397.53 = 176.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.07/397.53 = 176.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.07x = 397.53 × 176.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.07x = 69,979.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,979.19/288.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.93

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