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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.09, 428.86 and 183.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.09, 428.86 and 183.09 is: 274.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.09 : 428.86 = 183.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.09/428.86 = 183.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.09x = 428.86 × 183.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.09x = 78,519.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,519.98/286.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.46

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