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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.46, 394.11 and 180.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.46, 394.11 and 180.66 is: 249.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.46 : 394.11 = 180.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.46/394.11 = 180.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.46x = 394.11 × 180.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.46x = 71,199.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,199.91/285.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.42

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