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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.83, 395.79 and 162.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.83, 395.79 and 162.50 is: 224.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.83 : 395.79 = 162.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.83/395.79 = 162.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.83x = 395.79 × 162.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.83x = 64,313.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,313.90/286.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.22

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