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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.56, 395.52 and 182.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.56, 395.52 and 182.88 is: 252.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.56 : 395.52 = 182.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.56/395.52 = 182.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.56x = 395.52 × 182.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.56x = 72,332.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,332.70/286.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.42

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