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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.01, 394.49 and 175.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.01, 394.49 and 175.34 is: 241.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.01 : 394.49 = 175.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.01/394.49 = 175.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.01x = 394.49 × 175.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.01x = 69,169.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,169.88/286.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.84

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