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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.94, 430.80 and 184.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.94, 430.80 and 184.36 is: 275.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.94 : 430.80 = 184.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.94/430.80 = 184.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.94x = 430.80 × 184.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.94x = 79,422.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,422.29/287.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.83

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