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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.17, 394.83 and 181.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.17, 394.83 and 181.28 is: 250.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.17 : 394.83 = 181.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.17/394.83 = 181.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.17x = 394.83 × 181.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.17x = 71,572.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,572.81/286.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.11

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