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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.42, 428.82 and 190.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.42, 428.82 and 190.04 is: 284.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.42 : 428.82 = 190.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.42/428.82 = 190.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.42x = 428.82 × 190.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.42x = 81,492.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,492.95/286.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.52

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