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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.35, 428.72 and 194.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.35, 428.72 and 194.55 is: 291.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.35 : 428.72 = 194.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.35/428.72 = 194.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.35x = 428.72 × 194.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.35x = 83,406.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,406.50/286.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.27

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