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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.57, 398.16 and 183.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.57, 398.16 and 183.63 is: 253.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.57 : 398.16 = 183.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.57/398.16 = 183.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.57x = 398.16 × 183.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.57x = 73,114.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,114.12/288.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.37

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