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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.45, 395.40 and 182.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.45, 395.40 and 182.95 is: 252.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.45 : 395.40 = 182.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.45/395.40 = 182.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.45x = 395.40 × 182.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.45x = 72,338.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,338.81/286.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.53

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