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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.13, 432.19 and 117.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.13, 432.19 and 117.13 is: 175.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.13 : 432.19 = 117.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.13/432.19 = 117.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.13x = 432.19 × 117.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.13x = 50,620.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,620.25/288.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.69

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