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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.68, 393.96 and 182

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.68, 393.96 and 182 is: 250.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.68 : 393.96 = 182 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.68/393.96 = 182/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.68x = 393.96 × 182
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.68x = 71,700.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,700.72/285.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.98

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