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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.70, 429.89 and 195.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.70, 429.89 and 195.50 is: 293.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.70 : 429.89 = 195.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.70/429.89 = 195.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.70x = 429.89 × 195.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.70x = 84,041.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,041.35/286.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.13

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