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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.83, 394.40 and 175.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.83, 394.40 and 175.26 is: 241.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.83 : 394.40 = 175.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.83/394.40 = 175.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.83x = 394.40 × 175.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.83x = 69,122.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,122.98/285.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.84

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