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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.93, 395.82 and 174.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.93, 395.82 and 174.85 is: 241.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.93 : 395.82 = 174.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.93/395.82 = 174.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.93x = 395.82 × 174.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.93x = 69,208.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,208.32/286.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.20

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