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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.43, 396.50 and 182.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.43, 396.50 and 182.49 is: 251.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.43 : 396.50 = 182.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.43/396.50 = 182.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.43x = 396.50 × 182.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.43x = 72,357.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,357.29/287.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.74

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