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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.52, 430.94 and 184.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.52, 430.94 and 184.58 is: 276.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.52 : 430.94 = 184.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.52/430.94 = 184.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.52x = 430.94 × 184.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.52x = 79,542.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,542.91/287.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.65

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