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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.15, 432.26 and 179.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.15, 432.26 and 179.85 is: 269.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.15 : 432.26 = 179.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.15/432.26 = 179.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.15x = 432.26 × 179.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.15x = 77,741.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,741.96/288.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.80

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