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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.72, 395.71 and 162.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.72, 395.71 and 162.40 is: 224.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.72 : 395.71 = 162.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.72/395.71 = 162.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.72x = 395.71 × 162.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.72x = 64,263.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,263.30/286.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.13

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