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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.03, 429.45 and 194.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.03, 429.45 and 194.50 is: 292.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.03 : 429.45 = 194.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.03/429.45 = 194.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.03x = 429.45 × 194.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.03x = 83,528.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,528.03/286.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.03

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