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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.60, 395.30 and 183.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.60, 395.30 and 183.08 is: 252.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.60 : 395.30 = 183.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.60/395.30 = 183.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.60x = 395.30 × 183.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.60x = 72,371.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,371.52/286.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.52

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