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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.28, 432.42 and 115.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.28, 432.42 and 115.03 is: 172.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.28 : 432.42 = 115.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.28/432.42 = 115.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.28x = 432.42 × 115.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.28x = 49,739.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,739.60/288.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.54

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