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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.80, 430.34 and 195.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.80, 430.34 and 195.31 is: 293.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.80 : 430.34 = 195.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.80/430.34 = 195.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.80x = 430.34 × 195.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.80x = 84,049.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,049.71/286.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.06

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