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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.45, 395.10 and 175.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.45, 395.10 and 175.99 is: 242.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.45 : 395.10 = 175.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.45/395.10 = 175.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.45x = 395.10 × 175.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.45x = 69,533.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,533.65/286.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.74

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