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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.85, 395.91 and 181.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.85, 395.91 and 181.93 is: 251.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.85 : 395.91 = 181.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.85/395.91 = 181.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.85x = 395.91 × 181.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.85x = 72,027.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,027.91/286.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.10

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