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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.31, 396.54 and 182.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.31, 396.54 and 182.46 is: 251.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.31 : 396.54 = 182.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.31/396.54 = 182.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.31x = 396.54 × 182.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.31x = 72,352.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,352.69/287.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.83

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