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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.20, 397.76 and 177.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.20, 397.76 and 177.63 is: 245.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.20 : 397.76 = 177.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.20/397.76 = 177.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.20x = 397.76 × 177.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.20x = 70,653.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,653.22/288.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.16

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