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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.81, 429.53 and 183.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.81, 429.53 and 183.35 is: 275.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.81 : 429.53 = 183.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.81/429.53 = 183.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.81x = 429.53 × 183.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.81x = 78,751.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,751.26/285.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.54

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