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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.92, 394.38 and 175.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.92, 394.38 and 175.32 is: 241.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.92 : 394.38 = 175.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.92/394.38 = 175.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.92x = 394.38 × 175.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.92x = 69,142.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,142.70/285.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.83

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