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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.22, 429.12 and 183.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.22, 429.12 and 183.62 is: 275.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.22 : 429.12 = 183.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.22/429.12 = 183.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.22x = 429.12 × 183.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.22x = 78,795.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,795.01/286.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.30

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