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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.94, 429.30 and 183.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.94, 429.30 and 183.36 is: 274.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.94 : 429.30 = 183.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.94/429.30 = 183.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.94x = 429.30 × 183.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.94x = 78,718.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,718.06/286.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.33

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