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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.61, 395.54 and 162.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.61, 395.54 and 162.28 is: 223.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.61 : 395.54 = 162.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.61/395.54 = 162.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.61x = 395.54 × 162.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.61x = 64,189.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,189.19/286.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.96

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