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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.38, 395.28 and 176.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.38, 395.28 and 176.04 is: 242.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.38 : 395.28 = 176.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.38/395.28 = 176.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.38x = 395.28 × 176.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.38x = 69,585.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,585.09/286.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.98

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