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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.73, 430.23 and 184.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.73, 430.23 and 184.26 is: 276.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.73 : 430.23 = 184.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.73/430.23 = 184.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.73x = 430.23 × 184.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.73x = 79,274.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,274.18/286.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.48

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