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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.48, 432.97 and 115.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.48, 432.97 and 115.27 is: 173.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.48 : 432.97 = 115.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.48/432.97 = 115.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.48x = 432.97 × 115.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.48x = 49,908.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,908.99/288.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.01

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