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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.08, 397.48 and 184.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.08, 397.48 and 184.72 is: 254.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.08 : 397.48 = 184.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.08/397.48 = 184.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.08x = 397.48 × 184.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.08x = 73,422.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,422.51/288.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.87

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