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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.34, 396.39 and 183.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.34, 396.39 and 183.90 is: 253.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.34 : 396.39 = 183.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.34/396.39 = 183.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.34x = 396.39 × 183.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.34x = 72,896.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,896.12/287.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.69

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