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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.83, 428.81 and 183.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.83, 428.81 and 183.77 is: 275.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.83 : 428.81 = 183.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.83/428.81 = 183.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.83x = 428.81 × 183.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.83x = 78,799.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,799.35/285.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.69

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