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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.83, 395.69 and 188.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.83, 395.69 and 188.55 is: 260.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.83 : 395.69 = 188.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.83/395.69 = 188.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.83x = 395.69 × 188.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.83x = 74,606.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,606.41/286.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.11

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