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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.89, 395.92 and 160.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.89, 395.92 and 160.87 is: 222.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.89 : 395.92 = 160.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.89/395.92 = 160.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.89x = 395.92 × 160.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.89x = 63,690.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,690.85/286.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.00

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