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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.01, 394.80 and 187.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.01, 394.80 and 187.69 is: 259.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.01 : 394.80 = 187.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.01/394.80 = 187.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.01x = 394.80 × 187.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.01x = 74,100.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,100.01/286.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.08

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