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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.84, 395.67 and 183.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.84, 395.67 and 183.34 is: 252.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.84 : 395.67 = 183.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.84/395.67 = 183.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.84x = 395.67 × 183.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.84x = 72,542.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,542.14/286.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.90

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