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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.15, 396.17 and 187.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.15, 396.17 and 187.68 is: 258.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.15 : 396.17 = 187.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.15/396.17 = 187.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.15x = 396.17 × 187.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.15x = 74,355.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,355.49/287.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.95

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