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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.87, 398.45 and 184.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.87, 398.45 and 184.10 is: 253.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.87 : 398.45 = 184.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.87/398.45 = 184.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.87x = 398.45 × 184.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.87x = 73,351.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,351.73/288.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.93

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