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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.36, 397.86 and 184.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.36, 397.86 and 184.92 is: 255.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.36 : 397.86 = 184.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.36/397.86 = 184.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.36x = 397.86 × 184.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.36x = 73,572.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,572.27/288.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.14

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