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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.36, 430.02 and 184.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.36, 430.02 and 184.17 is: 275.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.36 : 430.02 = 184.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.36/430.02 = 184.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.36x = 430.02 × 184.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.36x = 79,194.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,194.25/287.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.59

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