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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.56, 430.52 and 184.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.56, 430.52 and 184.10 is: 276.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.56 : 430.52 = 184.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.56/430.52 = 184.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.56x = 430.52 × 184.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.56x = 79,255.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,255.66/286.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.58

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