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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.72, 430.08 and 190.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.72, 430.08 and 190.24 is: 285.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.72 : 430.08 = 190.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.72/430.08 = 190.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.72x = 430.08 × 190.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.72x = 81,818.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,818.42/286.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.36

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