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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.55, 429.64 and 194.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.55, 429.64 and 194.96 is: 292.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.55 : 429.64 = 194.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.55/429.64 = 194.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.55x = 429.64 × 194.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.55x = 83,763.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,763.20/286.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.32

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