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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.73, 395.68 and 162.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.73, 395.68 and 162.43 is: 224.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.73 : 395.68 = 162.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.73/395.68 = 162.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.73x = 395.68 × 162.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.73x = 64,270.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,270.71/286.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.15

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