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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.38, 393.82 and 161.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.38, 393.82 and 161.05 is: 222.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.38 : 393.82 = 161.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.38/393.82 = 161.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.38x = 393.82 × 161.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.38x = 63,424.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,424.71/285.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.25

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