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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.02, 394.79 and 175.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.02, 394.79 and 175.50 is: 242.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.02 : 394.79 = 175.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.02/394.79 = 175.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.02x = 394.79 × 175.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.02x = 69,284.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,284.77/286.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.24

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