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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.86, 433.26 and 179.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.86, 433.26 and 179.19 is: 268.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.86 : 433.26 = 179.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.86/433.26 = 179.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.86x = 433.26 × 179.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.86x = 77,635.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,635.86/288.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.77

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