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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.22, 432.70 and 183.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.22, 432.70 and 183.78 is: 275.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.22 : 432.70 = 183.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.22/432.70 = 183.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.22x = 432.70 × 183.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.22x = 79,521.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,521.61/288.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.91

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