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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.93, 395.81 and 181.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.93, 395.81 and 181.99 is: 251.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.93 : 395.81 = 181.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.93/395.81 = 181.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.93x = 395.81 × 181.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.93x = 72,031.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,031.48/286.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.05

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