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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.16, 431.98 and 114.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.16, 431.98 and 114.74 is: 172.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.16 : 431.98 = 114.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.16/431.98 = 114.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.16x = 431.98 × 114.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.16x = 49,562.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,562.94/288.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.00

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