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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.62, 395.58 and 193.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.62, 395.58 and 193.20 is: 266.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.62 : 395.58 = 193.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.62/395.58 = 193.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.62x = 395.58 × 193.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.62x = 76,426.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,426.06/286.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.65

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