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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.76, 435.28 and 175.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.76, 435.28 and 175.84 is: 264.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.76 : 435.28 = 175.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.76/435.28 = 175.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.76x = 435.28 × 175.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.76x = 76,539.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,539.64/289.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.15

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