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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.39, 395.31 and 181.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.39, 395.31 and 181.50 is: 250.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.39 : 395.31 = 181.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.39/395.31 = 181.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.39x = 395.31 × 181.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.39x = 71,748.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,748.77/286.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.53

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