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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.20, 395.16 and 181.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.20, 395.16 and 181.40 is: 250.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.20 : 395.16 = 181.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.20/395.16 = 181.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.20x = 395.16 × 181.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.20x = 71,682.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,682.02/286.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.46

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