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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.45, 393.96 and 180.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.45, 393.96 and 180.60 is: 249.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.45 : 393.96 = 180.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.45/393.96 = 180.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.45x = 393.96 × 180.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.45x = 71,149.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,149.18/285.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.25

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