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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.67, 395.80 and 188.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.67, 395.80 and 188.59 is: 260.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.67 : 395.80 = 188.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.67/395.80 = 188.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.67x = 395.80 × 188.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.67x = 74,643.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,643.92/286.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.38

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