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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.98, 395.76 and 182.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.98, 395.76 and 182.10 is: 251.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.98 : 395.76 = 182.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.98/395.76 = 182.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.98x = 395.76 × 182.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.98x = 72,067.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,067.90/286.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.13

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