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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.71, 397.02 and 182.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.71, 397.02 and 182.95 is: 252.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.71 : 397.02 = 182.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.71/397.02 = 182.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.71x = 397.02 × 182.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.71x = 72,634.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,634.81/287.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.46

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