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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.64, 430.16 and 190.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.64, 430.16 and 190.48 is: 285.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.64 : 430.16 = 190.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.64/430.16 = 190.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.64x = 430.16 × 190.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.64x = 81,936.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,936.88/286.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.85

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