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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.67, 432.91 and 115.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.67, 432.91 and 115.27 is: 172.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.67 : 432.91 = 115.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.67/432.91 = 115.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.67x = 432.91 × 115.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.67x = 49,901.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,901.54/288.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.87

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