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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.29, 396.50 and 182.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.29, 396.50 and 182.39 is: 251.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.29 : 396.50 = 182.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.29/396.50 = 182.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.29x = 396.50 × 182.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.29x = 72,317.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,317.71/287.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.73

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