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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.37, 429.05 and 183.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.37, 429.05 and 183.41 is: 274.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.37 : 429.05 = 183.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.37/429.05 = 183.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.37x = 429.05 × 183.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.37x = 78,689.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,689.00/286.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.79

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