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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.64, 429.89 and 200.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.64, 429.89 and 200.74 is: 301.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.64 : 429.89 = 200.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.64/429.89 = 200.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.64x = 429.89 × 200.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.64x = 86,294.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,294.04/286.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.06

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