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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.12, 397.53 and 183.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.12, 397.53 and 183.30 is: 252.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.12 : 397.53 = 183.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.12/397.53 = 183.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.12x = 397.53 × 183.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.12x = 72,867.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,867.25/288.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.91

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