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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.32, 396.30 and 182.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.32, 396.30 and 182.29 is: 251.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.32 : 396.30 = 182.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.32/396.30 = 182.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.32x = 396.30 × 182.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.32x = 72,241.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,241.53/287.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.43

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