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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.03, 394.74 and 175.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.03, 394.74 and 175.49 is: 242.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.03 : 394.74 = 175.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.03/394.74 = 175.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.03x = 394.74 × 175.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.03x = 69,272.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,272.92/286.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.19

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