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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.54, 395.01 and 175.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.54, 395.01 and 175.94 is: 242.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.54 : 395.01 = 175.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.54/395.01 = 175.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.54x = 395.01 × 175.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.54x = 69,497.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,497.57/286.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.54

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