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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.12, 394.78 and 168.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.12, 394.78 and 168.07 is: 231.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.12 : 394.78 = 168.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.12/394.78 = 168.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.12x = 394.78 × 168.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.12x = 66,350.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,350.67/286.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.90

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