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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.55, 394.02 and 180.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.55, 394.02 and 180.59 is: 249.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.55 : 394.02 = 180.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.55/394.02 = 180.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.55x = 394.02 × 180.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.55x = 71,154.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,154.10/285.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.18

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