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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.25, 397.97 and 184.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.25, 397.97 and 184.93 is: 255.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.25 : 397.97 = 184.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.25/397.97 = 184.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.25x = 397.97 × 184.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.25x = 73,595.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,595.67/288.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.32

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