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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.82, 430.22 and 182.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.82, 430.22 and 182.73 is: 274.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.82 : 430.22 = 182.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.82/430.22 = 182.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.82x = 430.22 × 182.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.82x = 78,614.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,614.56/286.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.10

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