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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.40, 395.10 and 181.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.40, 395.10 and 181.62 is: 250.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.40 : 395.10 = 181.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.40/395.10 = 181.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.40x = 395.10 × 181.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.40x = 71,758.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,758.06/286.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.55

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