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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.84, 398.78 and 183.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.84, 398.78 and 183.94 is: 253.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.84 : 398.78 = 183.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.84/398.78 = 183.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.84x = 398.78 × 183.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.84x = 73,351.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,351.59/288.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.95

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