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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.62, 395.55 and 162.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.62, 395.55 and 162.26 is: 223.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.62 : 395.55 = 162.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.62/395.55 = 162.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.62x = 395.55 × 162.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.62x = 64,179.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,179.97/286.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.92

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