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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.58, 395.32 and 181.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.58, 395.32 and 181.63 is: 250.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.58 : 395.32 = 181.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.58/395.32 = 181.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.58x = 395.32 × 181.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.58x = 71,801.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,801.97/286.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.55

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