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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.13, 431.80 and 157.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.13, 431.80 and 157.93 is: 236.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.13 : 431.80 = 157.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.13/431.80 = 157.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.13x = 431.80 × 157.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.13x = 68,194.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,194.17/288.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.68

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