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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.41, 395.29 and 175.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.41, 395.29 and 175.96 is: 242.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.41 : 395.29 = 175.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.41/395.29 = 175.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.41x = 395.29 × 175.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.41x = 69,555.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,555.23/286.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.85

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