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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.76, 433.14 and 175.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.76, 433.14 and 175.48 is: 263.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.76 : 433.14 = 175.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.76/433.14 = 175.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.76x = 433.14 × 175.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.76x = 76,007.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,007.41/288.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.22

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