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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.52, 395.32 and 181.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.52, 395.32 and 181.60 is: 250.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.52 : 395.32 = 181.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.52/395.32 = 181.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.52x = 395.32 × 181.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.52x = 71,790.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,790.11/286.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.56

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