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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.94, 397.18 and 184.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.94, 397.18 and 184.26 is: 254.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.94 : 397.18 = 184.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.94/397.18 = 184.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.94x = 397.18 × 184.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.94x = 73,184.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,184.39/287.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.17

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