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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.51, 394.08 and 175.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.51, 394.08 and 175.05 is: 241.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.51 : 394.08 = 175.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.51/394.08 = 175.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.51x = 394.08 × 175.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.51x = 68,983.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,983.70/285.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.62

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