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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.37, 395.37 and 181.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.37, 395.37 and 181.50 is: 250.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.37 : 395.37 = 181.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.37/395.37 = 181.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.37x = 395.37 × 181.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.37x = 71,759.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,759.66/286.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.59

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