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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.66, 397.24 and 184.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.66, 397.24 and 184.34 is: 254.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.66 : 397.24 = 184.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.66/397.24 = 184.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.66x = 397.24 × 184.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.66x = 73,227.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,227.22/287.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.56

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