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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.32, 394.52 and 194.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.32, 394.52 and 194.16 is: 267.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.32 : 394.52 = 194.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.32/394.52 = 194.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.32x = 394.52 × 194.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.32x = 76,600.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,600.00/286.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.53

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