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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.68, 427.49 and 182.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.68, 427.49 and 182.48 is: 273.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.68 : 427.49 = 182.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.68/427.49 = 182.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.68x = 427.49 × 182.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.68x = 78,007.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,007.47/285.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.06

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