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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.03, 393.08 and 185.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.03, 393.08 and 185.28 is: 255.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.03 : 393.08 = 185.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.03/393.08 = 185.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.03x = 393.08 × 185.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.03x = 72,828.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,828.94/285.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.51

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