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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.75, 432.74 and 158.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.75, 432.74 and 158.56 is: 237.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.75 : 432.74 = 158.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.75/432.74 = 158.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.75x = 432.74 × 158.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.75x = 68,615.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,615.25/288.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.63

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