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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.20, 394.83 and 175.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.20, 394.83 and 175.73 is: 242.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.20 : 394.83 = 175.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.20/394.83 = 175.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.20x = 394.83 × 175.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.20x = 69,381.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,381.50/286.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.42

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