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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.33, 393.90 and 180.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.33, 393.90 and 180.45 is: 249.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.33 : 393.90 = 180.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.33/393.90 = 180.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.33x = 393.90 × 180.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.33x = 71,079.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,079.26/285.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.11

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