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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.03, 428.61 and 189.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.03, 428.61 and 189.64 is: 284.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.03 : 428.61 = 189.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.03/428.61 = 189.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.03x = 428.61 × 189.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.03x = 81,281.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,281.60/286.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.17

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