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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.56, 395.37 and 176.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.56, 395.37 and 176.00 is: 242.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.56 : 395.37 = 176.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.56/395.37 = 176.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.56x = 395.37 × 176.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.56x = 69,583.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,583.14/286.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.82

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