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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.28, 395.05 and 161.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.28, 395.05 and 161.92 is: 223.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.28 : 395.05 = 161.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.28/395.05 = 161.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.28x = 395.05 × 161.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.28x = 63,968.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,968.46/286.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.44

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