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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.47, 398.15 and 183.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.47, 398.15 and 183.70 is: 253.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.47 : 398.15 = 183.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.47/398.15 = 183.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.47x = 398.15 × 183.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.47x = 73,140.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,140.16/288.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.55

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