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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.56, 396.71 and 184

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.56, 396.71 and 184 is: 253.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.56 : 396.71 = 184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.56/396.71 = 184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.56x = 396.71 × 184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.56x = 72,994.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,994.64/287.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.84

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