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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.63, 397.03 and 182.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.63, 397.03 and 182.90 is: 252.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.63 : 397.03 = 182.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.63/397.03 = 182.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.63x = 397.03 × 182.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.63x = 72,616.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,616.79/287.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.47

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