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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.00, 394.65 and 159.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.00, 394.65 and 159.97 is: 220.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.00 : 394.65 = 159.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.00/394.65 = 159.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.00x = 394.65 × 159.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.00x = 63,132.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,132.65/286.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.74

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