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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.28, 395.06 and 175.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.28, 395.06 and 175.80 is: 242.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.28 : 395.06 = 175.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.28/395.06 = 175.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.28x = 395.06 × 175.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.28x = 69,451.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,451.55/286.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.60

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