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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.74, 430.26 and 113.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.74, 430.26 and 113.37 is: 170.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.74 : 430.26 = 113.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.74/430.26 = 113.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.74x = 430.26 × 113.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.74x = 48,780.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,780.81/286.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.12

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