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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.29, 395.02 and 193.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.29, 395.02 and 193.21 is: 266.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.29 : 395.02 = 193.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.29/395.02 = 193.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.29x = 395.02 × 193.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.29x = 76,321.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,321.81/286.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.59

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