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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.07, 429.00 and 188.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.07, 429.00 and 188.56 is: 282.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.07 : 429.00 = 188.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.07/429.00 = 188.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.07x = 429.00 × 188.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.07x = 80,892.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,892.07/286.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.78

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