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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.83, 433.01 and 186.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.83, 433.01 and 186.17 is: 279.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.83 : 433.01 = 186.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.83/433.01 = 186.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.83x = 433.01 × 186.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.83x = 80,611.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,611.77/288.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.10

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