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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.05, 427.29 and 182.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.05, 427.29 and 182.39 is: 273.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.05 : 427.29 = 182.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.05/427.29 = 182.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.05x = 427.29 × 182.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.05x = 77,933.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,933.42/285.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.40

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