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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.62, 393.76 and 180.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.62, 393.76 and 180.65 is: 249.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.62 : 393.76 = 180.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.62/393.76 = 180.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.62x = 393.76 × 180.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.62x = 71,131.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,131.84/285.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.05

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