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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.57, 398.01 and 183.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.57, 398.01 and 183.56 is: 253.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.57 : 398.01 = 183.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.57/398.01 = 183.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.57x = 398.01 × 183.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.57x = 73,057.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,057.72/288.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.18

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