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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.34, 395.01 and 188.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.34, 395.01 and 188.06 is: 259.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.34 : 395.01 = 188.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.34/395.01 = 188.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.34x = 395.01 × 188.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.34x = 74,283.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,283.61/286.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.43

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