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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.29, 397.76 and 177.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.29, 397.76 and 177.72 is: 245.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.29 : 397.76 = 177.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.29/397.76 = 177.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.29x = 397.76 × 177.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.29x = 70,689.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,689.02/288.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.21

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