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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.52, 396.66 and 182.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.52, 396.66 and 182.58 is: 251.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.52 : 396.66 = 182.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.52/396.66 = 182.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.52x = 396.66 × 182.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.52x = 72,422.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,422.18/287.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.89

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