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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.54, 394.19 and 180.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.54, 394.19 and 180.74 is: 249.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.54 : 394.19 = 180.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.54/394.19 = 180.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.54x = 394.19 × 180.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.54x = 71,245.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,245.46/285.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.51

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