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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.97, 396.02 and 162.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.97, 396.02 and 162.63 is: 224.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.97 : 396.02 = 162.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.97/396.02 = 162.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.97x = 396.02 × 162.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.97x = 64,403.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,403.92/286.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.43

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