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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.38, 395.12 and 175.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.38, 395.12 and 175.82 is: 242.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.38 : 395.12 = 175.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.38/395.12 = 175.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.38x = 395.12 × 175.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.38x = 69,470.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,470.00/286.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.58

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