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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.01, 396.30 and 187.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.01, 396.30 and 187.47 is: 258.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.01 : 396.30 = 187.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.01/396.30 = 187.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.01x = 396.30 × 187.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.01x = 74,294.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,294.36/287.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.86

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