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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.86, 432.98 and 115.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.86, 432.98 and 115.48 is: 173.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.86 : 432.98 = 115.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.86/432.98 = 115.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.86x = 432.98 × 115.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.86x = 50,000.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,000.93/288.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.10

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