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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.68, 430.75 and 184.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.68, 430.75 and 184.40 is: 276.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.68 : 430.75 = 184.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.68/430.75 = 184.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.68x = 430.75 × 184.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.68x = 79,430.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,430.30/287.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.11

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