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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.95, 395.97 and 176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.95, 395.97 and 176.40 is: 243.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.95 : 395.97 = 176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.95/395.97 = 176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.95x = 395.97 × 176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.95x = 69,849.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,849.11/286.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.42

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