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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.10, 394.88 and 175.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.10, 394.88 and 175.66 is: 242.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.10 : 394.88 = 175.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.10/394.88 = 175.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.10x = 394.88 × 175.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.10x = 69,364.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,364.62/286.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.45

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