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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.92, 430.12 and 184.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.92, 430.12 and 184.28 is: 276.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.92 : 430.12 = 184.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.92/430.12 = 184.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.92x = 430.12 × 184.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.92x = 79,262.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,262.51/286.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.25

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