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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.19, 396.36 and 182.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.19, 396.36 and 182.30 is: 251.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.19 : 396.36 = 182.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.19/396.36 = 182.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.19x = 396.36 × 182.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.19x = 72,254.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,254.45/287.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.59

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