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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.31, 395.20 and 182.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.31, 395.20 and 182.81 is: 252.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.31 : 395.20 = 182.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.31/395.20 = 182.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.31x = 395.20 × 182.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.31x = 72,247.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,247.73/286.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.34

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