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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.45, 429.60 and 195.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.45, 429.60 and 195.13 is: 292.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.45 : 429.60 = 195.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.45/429.60 = 195.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.45x = 429.60 × 195.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.45x = 83,827.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,827.85/286.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.64

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