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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.53, 396.57 and 182.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.53, 396.57 and 182.53 is: 251.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.53 : 396.57 = 182.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.53/396.57 = 182.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.53x = 396.57 × 182.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.53x = 72,385.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,385.01/287.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.75

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