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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.28, 429.65 and 194.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.28, 429.65 and 194.70 is: 292.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.28 : 429.65 = 194.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.28/429.65 = 194.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.28x = 429.65 × 194.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.28x = 83,655.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,655.32/286.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.21

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