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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.59, 398.10 and 183.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.59, 398.10 and 183.50 is: 253.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.59 : 398.10 = 183.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.59/398.10 = 183.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.59x = 398.10 × 183.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.59x = 73,049.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,049.36/288.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.13

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