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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.91, 394.55 and 175.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.91, 394.55 and 175.39 is: 242.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.91 : 394.55 = 175.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.91/394.55 = 175.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.91x = 394.55 × 175.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.91x = 69,200.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,200.12/285.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.03

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