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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.03, 396.11 and 187.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.03, 396.11 and 187.47 is: 258.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.03 : 396.11 = 187.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.03/396.11 = 187.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.03x = 396.11 × 187.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.03x = 74,258.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,258.74/287.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.71

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