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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.38, 395.15 and 174.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.38, 395.15 and 174.33 is: 240.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.38 : 395.15 = 174.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.38/395.15 = 174.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.38x = 395.15 × 174.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.38x = 68,885.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,885.63/286.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.54

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