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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.14, 397.42 and 177.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.14, 397.42 and 177.47 is: 244.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.14 : 397.42 = 177.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.14/397.42 = 177.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.14x = 397.42 × 177.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.14x = 70,530.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,530.13/288.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.78

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