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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.34, 429.21 and 194.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.34, 429.21 and 194.81 is: 292.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.34 : 429.21 = 194.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.34/429.21 = 194.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.34x = 429.21 × 194.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.34x = 83,615.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,615.47/286.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.01

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