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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.81, 394.21 and 175.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.81, 394.21 and 175.34 is: 241.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.81 : 394.21 = 175.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.81/394.21 = 175.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.81x = 394.21 × 175.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.81x = 69,120.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,120.78/285.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.84

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