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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.01, 429.70 and 183.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.01, 429.70 and 183.49 is: 275.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.01 : 429.70 = 183.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.01/429.70 = 183.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.01x = 429.70 × 183.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.01x = 78,846.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,846.27/286.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.68

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