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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.89, 430.11 and 178.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.89, 430.11 and 178.45 is: 267.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.89 : 430.11 = 178.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.89/430.11 = 178.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.89x = 430.11 × 178.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.89x = 76,754.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,754.47/286.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.54

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