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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.76, 395.85 and 181.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.76, 395.85 and 181.86 is: 251.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.76 : 395.85 = 181.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.76/395.85 = 181.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.76x = 395.85 × 181.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.76x = 71,988.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,988.48/286.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.04

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