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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.99, 394.83 and 175.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.99, 394.83 and 175.47 is: 242.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.99 : 394.83 = 175.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.99/394.83 = 175.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.99x = 394.83 × 175.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.99x = 69,280.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,280.82/285.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.25

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