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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.67, 429.39 and 183.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.67, 429.39 and 183.71 is: 275.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.67 : 429.39 = 183.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.67/429.39 = 183.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.67x = 429.39 × 183.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.67x = 78,881.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,881.09/286.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.17

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