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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.36, 397.75 and 177.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.36, 397.75 and 177.87 is: 245.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.36 : 397.75 = 177.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.36/397.75 = 177.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.36x = 397.75 × 177.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.36x = 70,747.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,747.79/288.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.35

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