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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.72, 432.63 and 185.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.72, 432.63 and 185.76 is: 278.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.72 : 432.63 = 185.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.72/432.63 = 185.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.72x = 432.63 × 185.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.72x = 80,365.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,365.35/288.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.35

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