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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.64, 396.54 and 182.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.64, 396.54 and 182.70 is: 251.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.64 : 396.54 = 182.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.64/396.54 = 182.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.64x = 396.54 × 182.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.64x = 72,447.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,447.86/287.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.87

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