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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.22, 429.08 and 183.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.22, 429.08 and 183.54 is: 275.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.22 : 429.08 = 183.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.22/429.08 = 183.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.22x = 429.08 × 183.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.22x = 78,751.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,751.50/286.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.14

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