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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.62, 433.16 and 115.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.62, 433.16 and 115.40 is: 173.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.62 : 433.16 = 115.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.62/433.16 = 115.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.62x = 433.16 × 115.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.62x = 49,983.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,983.92/288.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.19

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