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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.16, 394.80 and 181.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.16, 394.80 and 181.12 is: 249.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.16 : 394.80 = 181.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.16/394.80 = 181.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.16x = 394.80 × 181.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.16x = 71,506.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,506.18/286.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.88

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