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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.56, 394.14 and 175.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.56, 394.14 and 175.02 is: 241.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.56 : 394.14 = 175.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.56/394.14 = 175.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.56x = 394.14 × 175.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.56x = 68,981.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,981.56/285.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.57

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