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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.56, 398.28 and 184.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.56, 398.28 and 184.88 is: 255.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.56 : 398.28 = 184.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.56/398.28 = 184.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.56x = 398.28 × 184.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.56x = 73,634.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,634.01/288.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.18

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