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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.19, 397.49 and 183.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.19, 397.49 and 183.19 is: 252.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.19 : 397.49 = 183.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.19/397.49 = 183.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.19x = 397.49 × 183.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.19x = 72,816.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,816.19/288.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.67

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