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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.81, 394.43 and 175.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.81, 394.43 and 175.35 is: 241.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.81 : 394.43 = 175.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.81/394.43 = 175.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.81x = 394.43 × 175.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.81x = 69,162.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,162.42/285.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.99

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