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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.68, 394.33 and 180.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.68, 394.33 and 180.94 is: 249.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.68 : 394.33 = 180.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.68/394.33 = 180.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.68x = 394.33 × 180.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.68x = 71,350.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,350.07/285.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.76

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