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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.30, 427.50 and 182.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.30, 427.50 and 182.81 is: 273.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.30 : 427.50 = 182.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.30/427.50 = 182.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.30x = 427.50 × 182.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.30x = 78,149.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,149.14/285.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.92

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