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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.13, 425.98 and 181.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.13, 425.98 and 181.54 is: 271.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.13 : 425.98 = 181.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.13/425.98 = 181.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.13x = 425.98 × 181.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.13x = 77,332.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,332.41/285.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.22

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