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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.27, 393.81 and 184.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.27, 393.81 and 184.44 is: 254.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.27 : 393.81 = 184.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.27/393.81 = 184.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.27x = 393.81 × 184.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.27x = 72,634.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,634.32/285.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.62

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