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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.81, 395.89 and 183.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.81, 395.89 and 183.31 is: 253.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.81 : 395.89 = 183.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.81/395.89 = 183.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.81x = 395.89 × 183.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.81x = 72,572.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,572.04/286.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.03

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