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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.30, 430.14 and 184.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.30, 430.14 and 184.34 is: 275.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.30 : 430.14 = 184.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.30/430.14 = 184.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.30x = 430.14 × 184.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.30x = 79,292.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,292.01/287.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.99

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