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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.80, 394.47 and 180.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.80, 394.47 and 180.95 is: 249.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.80 : 394.47 = 180.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.80/394.47 = 180.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.80x = 394.47 × 180.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.80x = 71,377.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,377.37/285.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.75

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