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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.07, 394.74 and 174.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.07, 394.74 and 174.02 is: 240.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.07 : 394.74 = 174.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.07/394.74 = 174.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.07x = 394.74 × 174.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.07x = 68,690.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,690.68/286.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.12

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