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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.48, 396.84 and 182.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.48, 396.84 and 182.72 is: 252.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.48 : 396.84 = 182.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.48/396.84 = 182.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.48x = 396.84 × 182.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.48x = 72,510.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,510.60/287.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.23

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