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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.37, 430.28 and 184.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.37, 430.28 and 184.10 is: 275.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.37 : 430.28 = 184.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.37/430.28 = 184.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.37x = 430.28 × 184.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.37x = 79,211.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,211.48/287.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.64

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