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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.52, 431.40 and 184.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.52, 431.40 and 184.92 is: 277.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.52 : 431.40 = 184.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.52/431.40 = 184.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.52x = 431.40 × 184.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.52x = 79,774.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,774.49/287.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.46

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