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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.13, 428.51 and 183.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.13, 428.51 and 183.08 is: 274.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.13 : 428.51 = 183.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.13/428.51 = 183.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.13x = 428.51 × 183.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.13x = 78,448.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,448.55/286.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.18

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