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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.27, 432.36 and 114.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.27, 432.36 and 114.96 is: 172.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.27 : 432.36 = 114.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.27/432.36 = 114.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.27x = 432.36 × 114.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.27x = 49,704.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,704.11/288.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.42

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