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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.16, 430.80 and 195.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.16, 430.80 and 195.43 is: 294.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.16 : 430.80 = 195.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.16/430.80 = 195.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.16x = 430.80 × 195.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.16x = 84,189.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,189.43/286.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.21

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