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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.21, 395.09 and 187.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.21, 395.09 and 187.93 is: 259.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.21 : 395.09 = 187.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.21/395.09 = 187.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.21x = 395.09 × 187.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.21x = 74,249.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,249.26/286.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.42

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