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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.33, 395.46 and 188.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.33, 395.46 and 188.52 is: 260.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.33 : 395.46 = 188.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.33/395.46 = 188.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.33x = 395.46 × 188.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.33x = 74,552.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,552.12/286.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.37

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