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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.84, 433.38 and 186.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.84, 433.38 and 186.18 is: 279.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.84 : 433.38 = 186.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.84/433.38 = 186.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.84x = 433.38 × 186.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.84x = 80,686.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,686.69/288.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.35

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