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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.92, 396 and 176.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.92, 396 and 176.42 is: 243.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.92 : 396 = 176.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.92/396 = 176.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.92x = 396 × 176.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.92x = 69,862.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,862.32/286.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.49

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