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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.23, 397.75 and 177.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.23, 397.75 and 177.89 is: 245.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.23 : 397.75 = 177.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.23/397.75 = 177.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.23x = 397.75 × 177.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.23x = 70,755.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,755.75/288.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.48

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