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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.64, 395.10 and 193.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.64, 395.10 and 193.36 is: 266.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.64 : 395.10 = 193.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.64/395.10 = 193.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.64x = 395.10 × 193.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.64x = 76,396.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,396.27/286.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.52

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