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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.23, 429.12 and 189.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.23, 429.12 and 189.34 is: 283.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.23 : 429.12 = 189.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.23/429.12 = 189.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.23x = 429.12 × 189.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.23x = 81,249.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,249.58/286.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.86

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