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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.45, 432.77 and 115.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.45, 432.77 and 115.20 is: 172.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.45 : 432.77 = 115.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.45/432.77 = 115.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.45x = 432.77 × 115.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.45x = 49,854.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,854.53/288.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.84

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