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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.36, 396.48 and 183.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.36, 396.48 and 183.92 is: 253.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.36 : 396.48 = 183.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.36/396.48 = 183.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.36x = 396.48 × 183.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.36x = 72,920.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,920.60/287.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.76

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