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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.36, 395.12 and 174.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.36, 395.12 and 174.36 is: 240.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.36 : 395.12 = 174.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.36/395.12 = 174.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.36x = 395.12 × 174.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.36x = 68,893.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,893.12/286.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.58

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