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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.02, 427.10 and 254.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.02, 427.10 and 254.64 is: 381.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.02 : 427.10 = 254.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.02/427.10 = 254.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.02x = 427.10 × 254.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.02x = 108,756.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,756.74/285.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.58

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