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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.27, 395.01 and 161.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.27, 395.01 and 161.93 is: 223.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.27 : 395.01 = 161.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.27/395.01 = 161.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.27x = 395.01 × 161.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.27x = 63,963.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,963.97/286.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.44

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