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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.56, 393.88 and 175.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.56, 393.88 and 175.04 is: 241.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.56 : 393.88 = 175.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.56/393.88 = 175.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.56x = 393.88 × 175.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.56x = 68,944.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,944.76/285.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.44

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