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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.93, 394.52 and 175.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.93, 394.52 and 175.37 is: 241.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.93 : 394.52 = 175.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.93/394.52 = 175.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.93x = 394.52 × 175.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.93x = 69,185.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,185.11/285.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.97

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