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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.52, 395.34 and 181.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.52, 395.34 and 181.64 is: 250.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.52 : 395.34 = 181.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.52/395.34 = 181.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.52x = 395.34 × 181.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.52x = 71,809.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,809.56/286.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.63

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