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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.26, 397.96 and 183.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.26, 397.96 and 183.48 is: 253.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.26 : 397.96 = 183.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.26/397.96 = 183.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.26x = 397.96 × 183.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.26x = 73,017.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,017.70/288.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.31

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