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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.08, 431.40 and 179.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.08, 431.40 and 179.54 is: 268.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.08 : 431.40 = 179.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.08/431.40 = 179.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.08x = 431.40 × 179.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.08x = 77,453.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,453.56/288.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.86

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