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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.23, 395.00 and 161.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.23, 395.00 and 161.88 is: 223.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.23 : 395.00 = 161.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.23/395.00 = 161.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.23x = 395.00 × 161.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.23x = 63,941.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,941.79/286.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.39

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