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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.96, 395.98 and 162.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.96, 395.98 and 162.63 is: 224.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.96 : 395.98 = 162.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.96/395.98 = 162.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.96x = 395.98 × 162.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.96x = 64,398.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,398.23/286.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.42

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