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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.43, 398.01 and 177.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.43, 398.01 and 177.86 is: 245.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.43 : 398.01 = 177.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.43/398.01 = 177.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.43x = 398.01 × 177.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.43x = 70,791.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,791.72/288.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.44

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