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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.51, 396.92 and 182.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.51, 396.92 and 182.75 is: 252.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.51 : 396.92 = 182.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.51/396.92 = 182.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.51x = 396.92 × 182.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.51x = 72,537.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,537.13/287.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.29

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