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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.07, 393.13 and 185.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.07, 393.13 and 185.44 is: 255.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.07 : 393.13 = 185.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.07/393.13 = 185.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.07x = 393.13 × 185.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.07x = 72,902.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,902.03/285.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.73

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