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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.25, 395 and 161.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.25, 395 and 161.92 is: 223.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.25 : 395 = 161.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.25/395 = 161.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.25x = 395 × 161.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.25x = 63,958.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,958.40/286.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.44

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