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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.87, 433.31 and 117.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.87, 433.31 and 117.75 is: 176.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.87 : 433.31 = 117.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.87/433.31 = 117.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.87x = 433.31 × 117.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.87x = 51,021.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,021.66/288.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.63

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