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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.28, 396.22 and 182.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.28, 396.22 and 182.28 is: 251.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.28 : 396.22 = 182.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.28/396.22 = 182.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.28x = 396.22 × 182.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.28x = 72,222.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,222.98/287.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.40

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