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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.23, 394.99 and 175.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.23, 394.99 and 175.89 is: 242.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.23 : 394.99 = 175.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.23/394.99 = 175.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.23x = 394.99 × 175.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.23x = 69,474.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,474.35/286.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.72

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