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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.59, 394.13 and 175.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.59, 394.13 and 175.12 is: 241.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.59 : 394.13 = 175.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.59/394.13 = 175.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.59x = 394.13 × 175.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.59x = 69,020.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,020.05/285.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.68

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