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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.21, 429.19 and 194.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.21, 429.19 and 194.98 is: 292.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.21 : 429.19 = 194.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.21/429.19 = 194.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.21x = 429.19 × 194.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.21x = 83,683.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,683.47/286.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.38

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