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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.85, 394.53 and 180.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.85, 394.53 and 180.93 is: 249.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.85 : 394.53 = 180.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.85/394.53 = 180.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.85x = 394.53 × 180.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.85x = 71,382.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,382.31/285.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.72

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