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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.84, 430.30 and 195.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.84, 430.30 and 195.32 is: 293.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.84 : 430.30 = 195.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.84/430.30 = 195.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.84x = 430.30 × 195.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.84x = 84,046.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,046.20/286.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.01

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