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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.45, 395.29 and 162.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.45, 395.29 and 162.11 is: 223.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.45 : 395.29 = 162.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.45/395.29 = 162.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.45x = 395.29 × 162.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.45x = 64,078.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,078.69/286.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.70

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