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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.25, 394.98 and 188.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.25, 394.98 and 188.03 is: 259.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.25 : 394.98 = 188.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.25/394.98 = 188.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.25x = 394.98 × 188.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.25x = 74,266.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,266.11/286.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.45

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