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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.59, 396.71 and 182.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.59, 396.71 and 182.48 is: 251.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.59 : 396.71 = 182.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.59/396.71 = 182.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.59x = 396.71 × 182.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.59x = 72,391.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,391.64/287.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.72

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