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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.48, 429.97 and 183.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.48, 429.97 and 183.52 is: 275.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.48 : 429.97 = 183.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.48/429.97 = 183.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.48x = 429.97 × 183.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.48x = 78,908.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,908.09/286.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.44

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