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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.25, 432.44 and 117.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.25, 432.44 and 117.25 is: 175.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.25 : 432.44 = 117.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.25/432.44 = 117.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.25x = 432.44 × 117.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.25x = 50,703.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,703.59/288.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.90

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