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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.48, 395.36 and 188.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.48, 395.36 and 188.43 is: 260.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.48 : 395.36 = 188.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.48/395.36 = 188.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.48x = 395.36 × 188.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.48x = 74,497.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,497.68/286.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.04

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