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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.38, 393.83 and 161.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.38, 393.83 and 161.02 is: 222.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.38 : 393.83 = 161.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.38/393.83 = 161.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.38x = 393.83 × 161.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.38x = 63,414.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,414.51/285.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.21

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