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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.67, 429.08 and 189.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.67, 429.08 and 189.25 is: 283.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.67 : 429.08 = 189.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.67/429.08 = 189.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.67x = 429.08 × 189.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.67x = 81,201.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,201.37/286.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.25

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