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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.81, 430.59 and 183.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.81, 430.59 and 183.82 is: 275.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.81 : 430.59 = 183.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.81/430.59 = 183.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.81x = 430.59 × 183.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.81x = 79,151.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,151.05/286.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.97

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