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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.57, 395.55 and 181.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.57, 395.55 and 181.66 is: 250.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.57 : 395.55 = 181.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.57/395.55 = 181.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.57x = 395.55 × 181.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.57x = 71,855.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,855.61/286.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.74

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