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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.20, 429.14 and 195.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.20, 429.14 and 195.00 is: 292.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.20 : 429.14 = 195.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.20/429.14 = 195.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.20x = 429.14 × 195.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.20x = 83,681.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,681.18/286.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.39

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