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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.38, 429.66 and 190.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.38, 429.66 and 190.08 is: 285.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.38 : 429.66 = 190.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.38/429.66 = 190.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.38x = 429.66 × 190.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.38x = 81,669.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,669.77/286.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.18

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