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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.29, 395.12 and 174.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.29, 395.12 and 174.28 is: 240.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.29 : 395.12 = 174.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.29/395.12 = 174.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.29x = 395.12 × 174.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.29x = 68,861.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,861.77/286.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.53

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