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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.40, 398.13 and 183.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.40, 398.13 and 183.49 is: 253.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.40 : 398.13 = 183.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.40/398.13 = 183.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.40x = 398.13 × 183.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.40x = 73,052.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,052.87/288.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.30

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