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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.07, 394.29 and 187.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.07, 394.29 and 187.67 is: 258.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.07 : 394.29 = 187.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.07/394.29 = 187.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.07x = 394.29 × 187.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.07x = 73,996.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,996.40/286.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.67

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