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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.68, 394.32 and 175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.68, 394.32 and 175.20 is: 241.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.68 : 394.32 = 175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.68/394.32 = 175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.68x = 394.32 × 175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.68x = 69,084.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,084.86/285.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.83

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