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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.09, 426.74 and 182.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.09, 426.74 and 182.45 is: 273.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.09 : 426.74 = 182.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.09/426.74 = 182.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.09x = 426.74 × 182.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.09x = 77,858.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,858.71/285.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.10

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