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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.80, 398.64 and 183.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.80, 398.64 and 183.96 is: 253.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.80 : 398.64 = 183.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.80/398.64 = 183.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.80x = 398.64 × 183.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.80x = 73,333.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,333.81/288.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.93

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