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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.30, 429 and 183.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.30, 429 and 183.81 is: 275.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.30 : 429 = 183.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.30/429 = 183.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.30x = 429 × 183.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.30x = 78,854.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,854.49/286.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.43

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