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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.42, 395.10 and 181.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.42, 395.10 and 181.42 is: 250.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.42 : 395.10 = 181.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.42/395.10 = 181.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.42x = 395.10 × 181.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.42x = 71,679.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,679.04/286.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.26

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