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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.15, 397.60 and 183.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.15, 397.60 and 183.05 is: 252.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.15 : 397.60 = 183.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.15/397.60 = 183.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.15x = 397.60 × 183.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.15x = 72,780.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,780.68/288.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.58

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