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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.82, 395.54 and 181.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.82, 395.54 and 181.88 is: 250.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.82 : 395.54 = 181.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.82/395.54 = 181.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.82x = 395.54 × 181.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.82x = 71,940.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,940.82/286.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.82

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