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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.22, 430.62 and 184.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.22, 430.62 and 184.62 is: 276.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.22 : 430.62 = 184.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.22/430.62 = 184.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.22x = 430.62 × 184.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.22x = 79,501.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,501.06/287.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.80

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