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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.16, 395.16 and 182.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.16, 395.16 and 182.72 is: 252.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.16 : 395.16 = 182.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.16/395.16 = 182.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.16x = 395.16 × 182.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.16x = 72,203.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,203.64/286.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.32

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