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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.10, 396.09 and 182.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.10, 396.09 and 182.07 is: 251.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.10 : 396.09 = 182.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.10/396.09 = 182.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.10x = 396.09 × 182.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.10x = 72,116.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,116.11/287.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.19

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