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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.06, 393.26 and 181.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.06, 393.26 and 181.50 is: 250.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.06 : 393.26 = 181.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.06/393.26 = 181.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.06x = 393.26 × 181.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.06x = 71,376.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,376.69/285.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.39

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