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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.81, 432.99 and 180.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.81, 432.99 and 180.50 is: 270.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.81 : 432.99 = 180.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.81/432.99 = 180.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.81x = 432.99 × 180.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.81x = 78,152.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,152.53/288.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.60

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