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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.57, 395.58 and 181.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.57, 395.58 and 181.81 is: 250.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.57 : 395.58 = 181.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.57/395.58 = 181.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.57x = 395.58 × 181.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.57x = 71,920.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,920.40/286.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.97

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