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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.28, 432.60 and 117.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.28, 432.60 and 117.28 is: 175.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.28 : 432.60 = 117.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.28/432.60 = 117.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.28x = 432.60 × 117.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.28x = 50,735.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,735.33/288.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.99

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