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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.44, 395.46 and 183

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.44, 395.46 and 183 is: 252.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.44 : 395.46 = 183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.44/395.46 = 183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.44x = 395.46 × 183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.44x = 72,369.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,369.18/286.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.65

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