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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.08, 397.56 and 184.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.08, 397.56 and 184.64 is: 254.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.08 : 397.56 = 184.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.08/397.56 = 184.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.08x = 397.56 × 184.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.08x = 73,405.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,405.48/288.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.81

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