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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.50, 430.59 and 183.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.50, 430.59 and 183.38 is: 274.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.50 : 430.59 = 183.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.50/430.59 = 183.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.50x = 430.59 × 183.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.50x = 78,961.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,961.59/287.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.65

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