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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.50, 395.36 and 162.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.50, 395.36 and 162.19 is: 223.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.50 : 395.36 = 162.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.50/395.36 = 162.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.50x = 395.36 × 162.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.50x = 64,122.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,122.04/286.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.81

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