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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.79, 430.02 and 194.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.79, 430.02 and 194.35 is: 291.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.79 : 430.02 = 194.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.79/430.02 = 194.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.79x = 430.02 × 194.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.79x = 83,574.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,574.39/286.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.41

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