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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.16, 396.28 and 182.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.16, 396.28 and 182.26 is: 251.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.16 : 396.28 = 182.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.16/396.28 = 182.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.16x = 396.28 × 182.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.16x = 72,225.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,225.99/287.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.52

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