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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.60, 433.80 and 181.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.60, 433.80 and 181.08 is: 272.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.60 : 433.80 = 181.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.60/433.80 = 181.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.60x = 433.80 × 181.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.60x = 78,552.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,552.50/288.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.18

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