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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.46, 395.34 and 162.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.46, 395.34 and 162.14 is: 223.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.46 : 395.34 = 162.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.46/395.34 = 162.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.46x = 395.34 × 162.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.46x = 64,101.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,101.42/286.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.77

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