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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.51, 432.50 and 159.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.51, 432.50 and 159.99 is: 239.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.51 : 432.50 = 159.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.51/432.50 = 159.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.51x = 432.50 × 159.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.51x = 69,194.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,194.88/288.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.84

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