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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.60, 429.09 and 183.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.60, 429.09 and 183.09 is: 275.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.60 : 429.09 = 183.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.60/429.09 = 183.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.60x = 429.09 × 183.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.60x = 78,562.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,562.09/285.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.08

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