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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.64, 431.55 and 184.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.64, 431.55 and 184.59 is: 276.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.64 : 431.55 = 184.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.64/431.55 = 184.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.64x = 431.55 × 184.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.64x = 79,659.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,659.81/287.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.94

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