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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.52, 395.25 and 181.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.52, 395.25 and 181.41 is: 250.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.52 : 395.25 = 181.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.52/395.25 = 181.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.52x = 395.25 × 181.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.52x = 71,702.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,702.30/286.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.25

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