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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.14, 397.84 and 183.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.14, 397.84 and 183.28 is: 253.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.14 : 397.84 = 183.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.14/397.84 = 183.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.14x = 397.84 × 183.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.14x = 72,916.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,916.12/288.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.06

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