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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.37, 396.47 and 183.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.37, 396.47 and 183.93 is: 253.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.37 : 396.47 = 183.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.37/396.47 = 183.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.37x = 396.47 × 183.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.37x = 72,921.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,921.81/287.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.76

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