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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.86, 395.84 and 182.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.86, 395.84 and 182.02 is: 251.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.86 : 395.84 = 182.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.86/395.84 = 182.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.86x = 395.84 × 182.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.86x = 72,050.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,050.80/286.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.17

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