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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.65, 396.80 and 182.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.65, 396.80 and 182.56 is: 251.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.65 : 396.80 = 182.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.65/396.80 = 182.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.65x = 396.80 × 182.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.65x = 72,439.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,439.81/287.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.83

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