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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.26, 395.10 and 175.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.26, 395.10 and 175.71 is: 242.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.26 : 395.10 = 175.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.26/395.10 = 175.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.26x = 395.10 × 175.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.26x = 69,423.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,423.02/286.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.52

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