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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.93, 429.54 and 194.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.93, 429.54 and 194.50 is: 291.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.93 : 429.54 = 194.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.93/429.54 = 194.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.93x = 429.54 × 194.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.93x = 83,545.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,545.53/286.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.17

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