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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.98, 396.02 and 182.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.98, 396.02 and 182.04 is: 251.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.98 : 396.02 = 182.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.98/396.02 = 182.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.98x = 396.02 × 182.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.98x = 72,090.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,090.57/286.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.20

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