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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.50, 395.28 and 175.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.50, 395.28 and 175.92 is: 242.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.50 : 395.28 = 175.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.50/395.28 = 175.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.50x = 395.28 × 175.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.50x = 69,537.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,537.66/286.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.71

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