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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.50, 395.34 and 162.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.50, 395.34 and 162.12 is: 223.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.50 : 395.34 = 162.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.50/395.34 = 162.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.50x = 395.34 × 162.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.50x = 64,092.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,092.52/286.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.71

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