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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.22, 432.12 and 185.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.22, 432.12 and 185.62 is: 278.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.22 : 432.12 = 185.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.22/432.12 = 185.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.22x = 432.12 × 185.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.22x = 80,210.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,210.11/288.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.29

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