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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.36, 395.33 and 188.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.36, 395.33 and 188.27 is: 259.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.36 : 395.33 = 188.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.36/395.33 = 188.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.36x = 395.33 × 188.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.36x = 74,430.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,430.63/286.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.92

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