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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.03, 394.46 and 186.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.03, 394.46 and 186.28 is: 256.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.03 : 394.46 = 186.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.03/394.46 = 186.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.03x = 394.46 × 186.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.03x = 73,479.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,479.08/286.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.89

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