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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.91, 432.76 and 185.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.91, 432.76 and 185.67 is: 278.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.91 : 432.76 = 185.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.91/432.76 = 185.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.91x = 432.76 × 185.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.91x = 80,350.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,350.55/288.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.12

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