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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.46, 396.54 and 182.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.46, 396.54 and 182.37 is: 251.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.46 : 396.54 = 182.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.46/396.54 = 182.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.46x = 396.54 × 182.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.46x = 72,317.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,317.00/287.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.57

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