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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.83, 432.18 and 181.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.83, 432.18 and 181.49 is: 271.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.83 : 432.18 = 181.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.83/432.18 = 181.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.83x = 432.18 × 181.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.83x = 78,436.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,436.35/288.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.57

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