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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.77, 429.94 and 190.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.77, 429.94 and 190.38 is: 285.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.77 : 429.94 = 190.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.77/429.94 = 190.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.77x = 429.94 × 190.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.77x = 81,851.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,851.98/286.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.43

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