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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.14, 428.88 and 183.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.14, 428.88 and 183.48 is: 275.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.14 : 428.88 = 183.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.14/428.88 = 183.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.14x = 428.88 × 183.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.14x = 78,690.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,690.90/286.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.01

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