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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.38, 397.74 and 183.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.38, 397.74 and 183.36 is: 252.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.38 : 397.74 = 183.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.38/397.74 = 183.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.38x = 397.74 × 183.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.38x = 72,929.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,929.61/288.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.89

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