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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.13, 397.72 and 183.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.13, 397.72 and 183.40 is: 253.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.13 : 397.72 = 183.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.13/397.72 = 183.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.13x = 397.72 × 183.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.13x = 72,941.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,941.85/288.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.16

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