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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286, 394.68 and 182.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286, 394.68 and 182.50 is: 251.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286 : 394.68 = 182.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286/394.68 = 182.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286x = 394.68 × 182.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286x = 72,029.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,029.10/286
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.85

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