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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.42, 395.27 and 162.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.42, 395.27 and 162.11 is: 223.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.42 : 395.27 = 162.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.42/395.27 = 162.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.42x = 395.27 × 162.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.42x = 64,077.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,077.22/286.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.72

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