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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.00, 426.93 and 182.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.00, 426.93 and 182.03 is: 272.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.00 : 426.93 = 182.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.00/426.93 = 182.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.00x = 426.93 × 182.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.00x = 77,713.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,713.65/285.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.68

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