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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.85, 429.48 and 189.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.85, 429.48 and 189.47 is: 283.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.85 : 429.48 = 189.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.85/429.48 = 189.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.85x = 429.48 × 189.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.85x = 81,371.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,371.43/286.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.68

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