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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.02, 394.62 and 175.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.02, 394.62 and 175.32 is: 241.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.02 : 394.62 = 175.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.02/394.62 = 175.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.02x = 394.62 × 175.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.02x = 69,184.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,184.78/286.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.89

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