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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.35, 395.01 and 193.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.35, 395.01 and 193.11 is: 266.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.35 : 395.01 = 193.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.35/395.01 = 193.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.35x = 395.01 × 193.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.35x = 76,280.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,280.38/286.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.39

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