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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.01, 394.85 and 181.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.01, 394.85 and 181.25 is: 250.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.01 : 394.85 = 181.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.01/394.85 = 181.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.01x = 394.85 × 181.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.01x = 71,568.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,568.00/286.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.23

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