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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.26, 395.04 and 161.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.26, 395.04 and 161.88 is: 223.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.26 : 395.04 = 161.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.26/395.04 = 161.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.26x = 395.04 × 161.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.26x = 63,949.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,949.08/286.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.40

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