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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.29, 430.11 and 183.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.29, 430.11 and 183.78 is: 276.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.29 : 430.11 = 183.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.29/430.11 = 183.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.29x = 430.11 × 183.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.29x = 79,045.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,045.62/286.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.10

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