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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.75, 396.03 and 193.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.75, 396.03 and 193.33 is: 267.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.75 : 396.03 = 193.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.75/396.03 = 193.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.75x = 396.03 × 193.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.75x = 76,563.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,563.49/286.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.01

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