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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.92, 430.56 and 184.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.92, 430.56 and 184.32 is: 276.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.92 : 430.56 = 184.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.92/430.56 = 184.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.92x = 430.56 × 184.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.92x = 79,360.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,360.82/286.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.60

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