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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.26, 395.03 and 192.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.26, 395.03 and 192.96 is: 266.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.26 : 395.03 = 192.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.26/395.03 = 192.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.26x = 395.03 × 192.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.26x = 76,224.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,224.02/286.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.28

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