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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.68, 395.55 and 181.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.68, 395.55 and 181.58 is: 250.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.68 : 395.55 = 181.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.68/395.55 = 181.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.68x = 395.55 × 181.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.68x = 71,823.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,823.06/286.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.53

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