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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.62, 397.05 and 184.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.62, 397.05 and 184.18 is: 254.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.62 : 397.05 = 184.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.62/397.05 = 184.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.62x = 397.05 × 184.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.62x = 73,128.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,128.67/287.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.25

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