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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.98, 396.05 and 174.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.98, 396.05 and 174.92 is: 241.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.98 : 396.05 = 174.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.98/396.05 = 174.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.98x = 396.05 × 174.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.98x = 69,274.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,274.21/286.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.39

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