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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.10, 396.24 and 187.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.10, 396.24 and 187.56 is: 258.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.10 : 396.24 = 187.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.10/396.24 = 187.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.10x = 396.24 × 187.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.10x = 74,318.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,318.77/287.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.86

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