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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.04, 394.68 and 181.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.04, 394.68 and 181.12 is: 249.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.04 : 394.68 = 181.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.04/394.68 = 181.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.04x = 394.68 × 181.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.04x = 71,484.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,484.44/286.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.91

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