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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.58, 396.72 and 182.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.58, 396.72 and 182.49 is: 251.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.58 : 396.72 = 182.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.58/396.72 = 182.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.58x = 396.72 × 182.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.58x = 72,397.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,397.43/287.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.75

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