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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.77, 394.32 and 175.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.77, 394.32 and 175.28 is: 241.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.77 : 394.32 = 175.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.77/394.32 = 175.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.77x = 394.32 × 175.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.77x = 69,114.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,114.44/285.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.86

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