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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.74, 429.84 and 195.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.74, 429.84 and 195.48 is: 293.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.74 : 429.84 = 195.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.74/429.84 = 195.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.74x = 429.84 × 195.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.74x = 84,025.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,025.12/286.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.04

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