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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.18, 394.81 and 181.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.18, 394.81 and 181.08 is: 249.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.18 : 394.81 = 181.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.18/394.81 = 181.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.18x = 394.81 × 181.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.18x = 71,491.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,491.74/286.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.82

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