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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.37, 395.18 and 162.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.37, 395.18 and 162.03 is: 223.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.37 : 395.18 = 162.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.37/395.18 = 162.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.37x = 395.18 × 162.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.37x = 64,029.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,029.04/286.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.59

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