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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.31, 395.07 and 160.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.31, 395.07 and 160.25 is: 221.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.31 : 395.07 = 160.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.31/395.07 = 160.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.31x = 395.07 × 160.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.31x = 63,309.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,309.97/286.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.12

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