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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.01, 396.14 and 162.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.01, 396.14 and 162.74 is: 224.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.01 : 396.14 = 162.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.01/396.14 = 162.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.01x = 396.14 × 162.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.01x = 64,467.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,467.99/287.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.62

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