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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.26, 397.91 and 177.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.26, 397.91 and 177.85 is: 245.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.26 : 397.91 = 177.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.26/397.91 = 177.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.26x = 397.91 × 177.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.26x = 70,767.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,767.00/288.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.50

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