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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.74, 395.79 and 193.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.74, 395.79 and 193.79 is: 267.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.74 : 395.79 = 193.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.74/395.79 = 193.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.74x = 395.79 × 193.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.74x = 76,700.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,700.41/286.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.49

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