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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.51, 429.90 and 183.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.51, 429.90 and 183.91 is: 275.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.51 : 429.90 = 183.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.51/429.90 = 183.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.51x = 429.90 × 183.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.51x = 79,062.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,062.91/286.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.95

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