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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.65, 395.59 and 187.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.65, 395.59 and 187.13 is: 258.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.65 : 395.59 = 187.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.65/395.59 = 187.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.65x = 395.59 × 187.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.65x = 74,024.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,024.31/286.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.24

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