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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.14, 394.92 and 181.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.14, 394.92 and 181.29 is: 250.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.14 : 394.92 = 181.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.14/394.92 = 181.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.14x = 394.92 × 181.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.14x = 71,595.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,595.05/286.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.21

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