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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.24, 428.40 and 183.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.24, 428.40 and 183.36 is: 274.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.24 : 428.40 = 183.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.24/428.40 = 183.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.24x = 428.40 × 183.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.24x = 78,551.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,551.42/286.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.43

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