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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.09, 431.93 and 114.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.09, 431.93 and 114.71 is: 171.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.09 : 431.93 = 114.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.09/431.93 = 114.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.09x = 431.93 × 114.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.09x = 49,544.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,544.82/288.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.98

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