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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.88, 395.91 and 176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.88, 395.91 and 176.40 is: 243.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.88 : 395.91 = 176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.88/395.91 = 176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.88x = 395.91 × 176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.88x = 69,836.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,836.76/286.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.43

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