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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.48, 430.80 and 184.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.48, 430.80 and 184.55 is: 276.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.48 : 430.80 = 184.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.48/430.80 = 184.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.48x = 430.80 × 184.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.48x = 79,501.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,501.99/287.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.55

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