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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.03, 428.89 and 183.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.03, 428.89 and 183.25 is: 274.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.03 : 428.89 = 183.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.03/428.89 = 183.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.03x = 428.89 × 183.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.03x = 78,594.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,594.09/286.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.78

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