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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.76, 394.25 and 180.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.76, 394.25 and 180.82 is: 249.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.76 : 394.25 = 180.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.76/394.25 = 180.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.76x = 394.25 × 180.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.76x = 71,286.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,286.40/285.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.46

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