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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.14, 394.83 and 181.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.14, 394.83 and 181.05 is: 249.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.14 : 394.83 = 181.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.14/394.83 = 181.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.14x = 394.83 × 181.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.14x = 71,483.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,483.97/286.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.82

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