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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.08, 428.82 and 194.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.08, 428.82 and 194.79 is: 291.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.08 : 428.82 = 194.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.08/428.82 = 194.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.08x = 428.82 × 194.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.08x = 83,529.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,529.85/286.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.98

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