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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.84, 396.96 and 184.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.84, 396.96 and 184.52 is: 254.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.84 : 396.96 = 184.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.84/396.96 = 184.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.84x = 396.96 × 184.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.84x = 73,247.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,247.06/287.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.47

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