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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.83, 394.65 and 175.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.83, 394.65 and 175.34 is: 242.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.83 : 394.65 = 175.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.83/394.65 = 175.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.83x = 394.65 × 175.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.83x = 69,197.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,197.31/285.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.09

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