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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.25, 394.92 and 168.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.25, 394.92 and 168.12 is: 231.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.25 : 394.92 = 168.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.25/394.92 = 168.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.25x = 394.92 × 168.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.25x = 66,393.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,393.95/286.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.94

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