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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.79, 433.62 and 181.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.79, 433.62 and 181.27 is: 272.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.79 : 433.62 = 181.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.79/433.62 = 181.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.79x = 433.62 × 181.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.79x = 78,602.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,602.30/288.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.18

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