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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.90, 397.03 and 181.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.90, 397.03 and 181.48 is: 250.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.90 : 397.03 = 181.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.90/397.03 = 181.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.90x = 397.03 × 181.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.90x = 72,053.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,053.00/287.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.27

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