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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.08, 397.58 and 183.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.08, 397.58 and 183.20 is: 252.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.08 : 397.58 = 183.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.08/397.58 = 183.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.08x = 397.58 × 183.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.08x = 72,836.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,836.66/288.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.83

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