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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.64, 396.77 and 182.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.64, 396.77 and 182.79 is: 252.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.64 : 396.77 = 182.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.64/396.77 = 182.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.64x = 396.77 × 182.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.64x = 72,524.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,524.67/287.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.14

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