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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.75, 394.23 and 175.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.75, 394.23 and 175.11 is: 241.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.75 : 394.23 = 175.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.75/394.23 = 175.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.75x = 394.23 × 175.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.75x = 69,032.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,032.79/285.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.58

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