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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.26, 394.97 and 175.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.26, 394.97 and 175.69 is: 242.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.26 : 394.97 = 175.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.26/394.97 = 175.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.26x = 394.97 × 175.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.26x = 69,391.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,391.89/286.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.41

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