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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.39, 393.98 and 174.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.39, 393.98 and 174.93 is: 241.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.39 : 393.98 = 174.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.39/393.98 = 174.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.39x = 393.98 × 174.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.39x = 68,917.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,917.55/285.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.49

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