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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.70, 430.74 and 184.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.70, 430.74 and 184.19 is: 276.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.70 : 430.74 = 184.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.70/430.74 = 184.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.70x = 430.74 × 184.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.70x = 79,338.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,338.00/286.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.73

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