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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.55, 429.82 and 194.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.55, 429.82 and 194.59 is: 291.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.55 : 429.82 = 194.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.55/429.82 = 194.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.55x = 429.82 × 194.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.55x = 83,638.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,638.72/286.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.88

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