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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.82, 395.37 and 183.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.82, 395.37 and 183.14 is: 252.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.82 : 395.37 = 183.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.82/395.37 = 183.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.82x = 395.37 × 183.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.82x = 72,408.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,408.06/286.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.45

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