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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.81, 395.87 and 183.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.81, 395.87 and 183.25 is: 252.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.81 : 395.87 = 183.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.81/395.87 = 183.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.81x = 395.87 × 183.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.81x = 72,543.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,543.18/286.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.93

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