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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.91, 397.59 and 184.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.91, 397.59 and 184.59 is: 254.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.91 : 397.59 = 184.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.91/397.59 = 184.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.91x = 397.59 × 184.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.91x = 73,390.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,390.22/287.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.91

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