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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.74, 433.26 and 115.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.74, 433.26 and 115.37 is: 173.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.74 : 433.26 = 115.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.74/433.26 = 115.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.74x = 433.26 × 115.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.74x = 49,985.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,985.21/288.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.11

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