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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.03, 396.09 and 181.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.03, 396.09 and 181.98 is: 251.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.03 : 396.09 = 181.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.03/396.09 = 181.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.03x = 396.09 × 181.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.03x = 72,080.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,080.46/287.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.12

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