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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.49, 429.06 and 183.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.49, 429.06 and 183.46 is: 274.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.49 : 429.06 = 183.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.49/429.06 = 183.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.49x = 429.06 × 183.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.49x = 78,714.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,714.27/286.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.75

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