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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.84, 394.38 and 175.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.84, 394.38 and 175.29 is: 241.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.84 : 394.38 = 175.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.84/394.38 = 175.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.84x = 394.38 × 175.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.84x = 69,130.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,130.87/285.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.85

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