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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.77, 395.97 and 182.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.77, 395.97 and 182.01 is: 251.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.77 : 395.97 = 182.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.77/395.97 = 182.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.77x = 395.97 × 182.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.77x = 72,070.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,070.50/286.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.32

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