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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.81, 433.08 and 115.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.81, 433.08 and 115.38 is: 173.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.81 : 433.08 = 115.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.81/433.08 = 115.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.81x = 433.08 × 115.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.81x = 49,968.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,968.77/288.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.02

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