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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.34, 394.98 and 175.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.34, 394.98 and 175.84 is: 242.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.34 : 394.98 = 175.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.34/394.98 = 175.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.34x = 394.98 × 175.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.34x = 69,453.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,453.28/286.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.56

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