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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.63, 398.41 and 183.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.63, 398.41 and 183.90 is: 253.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.63 : 398.41 = 183.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.63/398.41 = 183.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.63x = 398.41 × 183.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.63x = 73,267.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,267.60/288.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.85

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