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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.71, 432.99 and 115.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.71, 432.99 and 115.34 is: 172.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.71 : 432.99 = 115.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.71/432.99 = 115.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.71x = 432.99 × 115.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.71x = 49,941.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,941.07/288.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.98

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