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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.97, 395.78 and 176.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.97, 395.78 and 176.33 is: 243.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.97 : 395.78 = 176.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.97/395.78 = 176.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.97x = 395.78 × 176.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.97x = 69,788.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,788.00/286.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.19

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