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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.03, 396.15 and 182.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.03, 396.15 and 182.27 is: 251.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.03 : 396.15 = 182.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.03/396.15 = 182.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.03x = 396.15 × 182.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.03x = 72,206.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,206.26/287.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.56

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