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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.76, 398.50 and 178.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.76, 398.50 and 178.23 is: 245.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.76 : 398.50 = 178.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.76/398.50 = 178.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.76x = 398.50 × 178.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.76x = 71,025.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,025.43/288.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.97

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