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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.64, 395.45 and 181.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.64, 395.45 and 181.70 is: 250.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.64 : 395.45 = 181.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.64/395.45 = 181.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.64x = 395.45 × 181.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.64x = 71,853.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,853.27/286.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.67

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