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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.52, 393.98 and 182

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.52, 393.98 and 182 is: 251.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.52 : 393.98 = 182 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.52/393.98 = 182/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.52x = 393.98 × 182
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.52x = 71,704.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,704.36/285.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.14

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