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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.88, 395.93 and 176.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.88, 395.93 and 176.33 is: 243.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.88 : 395.93 = 176.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.88/395.93 = 176.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.88x = 395.93 × 176.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.88x = 69,814.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,814.34/286.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.36

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