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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.95, 395.72 and 174.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.95, 395.72 and 174.90 is: 241.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.95 : 395.72 = 174.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.95/395.72 = 174.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.95x = 395.72 × 174.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.95x = 69,211.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,211.43/286.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.20

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