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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.27, 432.02 and 114.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.27, 432.02 and 114.78 is: 172.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.27 : 432.02 = 114.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.27/432.02 = 114.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.27x = 432.02 × 114.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.27x = 49,586.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,586.68/288.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.01

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