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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.29, 395.03 and 161.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.29, 395.03 and 161.91 is: 223.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.29 : 395.03 = 161.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.29/395.03 = 161.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.29x = 395.03 × 161.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.29x = 63,958.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,958.50/286.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.40

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