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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.90, 396.20 and 182.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.90, 396.20 and 182.18 is: 251.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.90 : 396.20 = 182.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.90/396.20 = 182.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.90x = 396.20 × 182.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.90x = 72,181.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,181.16/286.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.59

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