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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.82, 396.75 and 184.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.82, 396.75 and 184.14 is: 253.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.82 : 396.75 = 184.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.82/396.75 = 184.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.82x = 396.75 × 184.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.82x = 73,057.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,057.55/287.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.83

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