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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.90, 429.81 and 190.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.90, 429.81 and 190.51 is: 285.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.90 : 429.81 = 190.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.90/429.81 = 190.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.90x = 429.81 × 190.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.90x = 81,883.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,883.10/286.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.41

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