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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.76, 429.98 and 184.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.76, 429.98 and 184.02 is: 275.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.76 : 429.98 = 184.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.76/429.98 = 184.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.76x = 429.98 × 184.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.76x = 79,124.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,124.00/286.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.93

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