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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.07, 429.41 and 177.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.07, 429.41 and 177.94 is: 267.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.07 : 429.41 = 177.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.07/429.41 = 177.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.07x = 429.41 × 177.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.07x = 76,408.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,408.59/286.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.10

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