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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.16, 394.56 and 266.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.16, 394.56 and 266.72 is: 367.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.16 : 394.56 = 266.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.16/394.56 = 266.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.16x = 394.56 × 266.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.16x = 105,237.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,237.04/286.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.76

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