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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.44, 395.42 and 175.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.44, 395.42 and 175.96 is: 242.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.44 : 395.42 = 175.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.44/395.42 = 175.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.44x = 395.42 × 175.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.44x = 69,578.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,578.10/286.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.91

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