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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.32, 397.76 and 201.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.32, 397.76 and 201.05 is: 277.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.32 : 397.76 = 201.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.32/397.76 = 201.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.32x = 397.76 × 201.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.32x = 79,967.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,967.66/288.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.36

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