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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.63, 398.30 and 185.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.63, 398.30 and 185.13 is: 255.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.63 : 398.30 = 185.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.63/398.30 = 185.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.63x = 398.30 × 185.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.63x = 73,735.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,735.75/288.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.47

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