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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.48, 395.21 and 181.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.48, 395.21 and 181.54 is: 250.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.48 : 395.21 = 181.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.48/395.21 = 181.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.48x = 395.21 × 181.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.48x = 71,746.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,746.42/286.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.44

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