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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.39, 395.04 and 175.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.39, 395.04 and 175.83 is: 242.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.39 : 395.04 = 175.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.39/395.04 = 175.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.39x = 395.04 × 175.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.39x = 69,459.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,459.88/286.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.54

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