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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.56, 395.25 and 181.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.56, 395.25 and 181.53 is: 250.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.56 : 395.25 = 181.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.56/395.25 = 181.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.56x = 395.25 × 181.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.56x = 71,749.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,749.73/286.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.38

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