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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.12, 394.65 and 175.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.12, 394.65 and 175.42 is: 241.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.12 : 394.65 = 175.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.12/394.65 = 175.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.12x = 394.65 × 175.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.12x = 69,229.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,229.50/286.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.96

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