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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.91, 395.87 and 176.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.91, 395.87 and 176.37 is: 243.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.91 : 395.87 = 176.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.91/395.87 = 176.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.91x = 395.87 × 176.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.91x = 69,819.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,819.59/286.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.35

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