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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.38, 395.19 and 162.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.38, 395.19 and 162.04 is: 223.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.38 : 395.19 = 162.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.38/395.19 = 162.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.38x = 395.19 × 162.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.38x = 64,036.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,036.59/286.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.61

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