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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.14, 395.06 and 188.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.14, 395.06 and 188.06 is: 259.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.14 : 395.06 = 188.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.14/395.06 = 188.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.14x = 395.06 × 188.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.14x = 74,295.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,295.45/286.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.65

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