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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.71, 395.68 and 162.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.71, 395.68 and 162.39 is: 224.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.71 : 395.68 = 162.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.71/395.68 = 162.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.71x = 395.68 × 162.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.71x = 64,254.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,254.48/286.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.11

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