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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.32, 432.53 and 115.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.32, 432.53 and 115.07 is: 172.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.32 : 432.53 = 115.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.32/432.53 = 115.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.32x = 432.53 × 115.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.32x = 49,768.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,768.49/288.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.62

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