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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.73, 430.28 and 189.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.73, 430.28 and 189.02 is: 283.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.73 : 430.28 = 189.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.73/430.28 = 189.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.73x = 430.28 × 189.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.73x = 81,329.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,329.85/286.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.65

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