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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.67, 432.80 and 115.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.67, 432.80 and 115.38 is: 172.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.67 : 432.80 = 115.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.67/432.80 = 115.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.67x = 432.80 × 115.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.67x = 49,934.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,934.59/288.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.98

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