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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.26, 394.94 and 181.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.26, 394.94 and 181.30 is: 250.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.26 : 394.94 = 181.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.26/394.94 = 181.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.26x = 394.94 × 181.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.26x = 71,602.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,602.62/286.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.13

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