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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.19, 396.11 and 182.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.19, 396.11 and 182.19 is: 251.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.19 : 396.11 = 182.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.19/396.11 = 182.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.19x = 396.11 × 182.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.19x = 72,165.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,165.80/287.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.28

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