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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.62, 430.20 and 190.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.62, 430.20 and 190.50 is: 285.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.62 : 430.20 = 190.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.62/430.20 = 190.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.62x = 430.20 × 190.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.62x = 81,953.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,953.10/286.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.93

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