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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.41, 395.25 and 175.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.41, 395.25 and 175.82 is: 242.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.41 : 395.25 = 175.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.41/395.25 = 175.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.41x = 395.25 × 175.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.41x = 69,493.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,493.43/286.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.64

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