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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.66, 429.51 and 184.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.66, 429.51 and 184.18 is: 275.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.66 : 429.51 = 184.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.66/429.51 = 184.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.66x = 429.51 × 184.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.66x = 79,107.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,107.15/286.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.96

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