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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.14, 394.85 and 175.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.14, 394.85 and 175.74 is: 242.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.14 : 394.85 = 175.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.14/394.85 = 175.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.14x = 394.85 × 175.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.14x = 69,390.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,390.94/286.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.51

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