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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.33, 395.14 and 175.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.33, 395.14 and 175.86 is: 242.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.33 : 395.14 = 175.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.33/395.14 = 175.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.33x = 395.14 × 175.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.33x = 69,488.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,488.44/286.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.69

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