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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.90, 430.38 and 113.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.90, 430.38 and 113.66 is: 170.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.90 : 430.38 = 113.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.90/430.38 = 113.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.90x = 430.38 × 113.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.90x = 48,916.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,916.99/286.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.50

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