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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.96, 430.08 and 184

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.96, 430.08 and 184 is: 275.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.96 : 430.08 = 184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.96/430.08 = 184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.96x = 430.08 × 184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.96x = 79,134.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,134.72/286.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.77

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