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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.69, 395.80 and 188.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.69, 395.80 and 188.73 is: 260.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.69 : 395.80 = 188.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.69/395.80 = 188.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.69x = 395.80 × 188.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.69x = 74,698.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,698.42/286.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.56

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