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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.32, 397.44 and 184.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.32, 397.44 and 184.76 is: 254.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.32 : 397.44 = 184.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.32/397.44 = 184.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.32x = 397.44 × 184.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.32x = 73,431.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,431.01/288.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.69

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