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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.77, 394.61 and 181.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.77, 394.61 and 181.05 is: 250.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.77 : 394.61 = 181.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.77/394.61 = 181.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.77x = 394.61 × 181.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.77x = 71,444.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,444.14/285.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.01

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