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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.04, 396.24 and 183.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.04, 396.24 and 183.68 is: 253.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.04 : 396.24 = 183.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.04/396.24 = 183.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.04x = 396.24 × 183.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.04x = 72,781.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,781.36/287.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.56

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