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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.56, 431.86 and 184.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.56, 431.86 and 184.92 is: 277.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.56 : 431.86 = 184.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.56/431.86 = 184.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.56x = 431.86 × 184.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.56x = 79,859.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,859.55/287.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.71

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