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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.40, 397.84 and 183.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.40, 397.84 and 183.31 is: 252.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.40 : 397.84 = 183.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.40/397.84 = 183.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.40x = 397.84 × 183.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.40x = 72,929.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,929.05/288.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.88

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