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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.54, 397.98 and 183.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.54, 397.98 and 183.63 is: 253.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.54 : 397.98 = 183.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.54/397.98 = 183.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.54x = 397.98 × 183.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.54x = 73,081.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,081.07/288.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.28

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