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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.41, 397.96 and 177.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.41, 397.96 and 177.76 is: 245.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.41 : 397.96 = 177.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.41/397.96 = 177.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.41x = 397.96 × 177.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.41x = 70,739.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,739.93/288.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.28

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