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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.60, 429.72 and 194.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.60, 429.72 and 194.80 is: 292.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.60 : 429.72 = 194.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.60/429.72 = 194.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.60x = 429.72 × 194.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.60x = 83,709.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,709.46/286.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.08

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