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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.50, 430.76 and 183.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.50, 430.76 and 183.40 is: 274.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.50 : 430.76 = 183.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.50/430.76 = 183.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.50x = 430.76 × 183.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.50x = 79,001.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,001.38/287.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.79

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