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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.31, 394.93 and 175.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.31, 394.93 and 175.79 is: 242.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.31 : 394.93 = 175.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.31/394.93 = 175.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.31x = 394.93 × 175.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.31x = 69,424.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,424.74/286.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.48

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