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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.77, 394.33 and 175.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.77, 394.33 and 175.27 is: 241.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.77 : 394.33 = 175.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.77/394.33 = 175.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.77x = 394.33 × 175.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.77x = 69,112.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,112.80/285.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.85

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