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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.65, 395.42 and 181.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.65, 395.42 and 181.56 is: 250.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.65 : 395.42 = 181.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.65/395.42 = 181.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.65x = 395.42 × 181.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.65x = 71,790.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,790.93/286.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.45

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