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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.49, 395.38 and 175.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.49, 395.38 and 175.94 is: 242.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.49 : 395.38 = 175.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.49/395.38 = 175.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.49x = 395.38 × 175.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.49x = 69,563.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,563.16/286.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.81

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