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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.69, 395.63 and 162.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.69, 395.63 and 162.35 is: 224.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.69 : 395.63 = 162.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.69/395.63 = 162.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.69x = 395.63 × 162.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.69x = 64,228.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,228.73/286.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.04

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