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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.28, 396.51 and 182.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.28, 396.51 and 182.51 is: 251.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.28 : 396.51 = 182.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.28/396.51 = 182.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.28x = 396.51 × 182.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.28x = 72,368.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,368.03/287.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.91

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