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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.04, 430.72 and 184.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.04, 430.72 and 184.32 is: 276.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.04 : 430.72 = 184.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.04/430.72 = 184.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.04x = 430.72 × 184.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.04x = 79,390.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,390.31/287.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.58

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