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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.08, 397.41 and 182.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.08, 397.41 and 182.99 is: 252.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.08 : 397.41 = 182.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.08/397.41 = 182.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.08x = 397.41 × 182.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.08x = 72,723.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,723.05/288.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.44

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