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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.75, 394.47 and 182.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.75, 394.47 and 182.25 is: 251.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.75 : 394.47 = 182.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.75/394.47 = 182.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.75x = 394.47 × 182.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.75x = 71,892.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,892.16/285.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.59

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