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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.44, 428.92 and 195.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.44, 428.92 and 195.32 is: 292.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.44 : 428.92 = 195.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.44/428.92 = 195.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.44x = 428.92 × 195.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.44x = 83,776.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,776.65/286.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.48

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