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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.11, 395.01 and 188.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.11, 395.01 and 188.02 is: 259.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.11 : 395.01 = 188.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.11/395.01 = 188.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.11x = 395.01 × 188.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.11x = 74,269.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,269.78/286.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.58

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