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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.88, 394.77 and 181.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.88, 394.77 and 181.16 is: 250.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.88 : 394.77 = 181.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.88/394.77 = 181.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.88x = 394.77 × 181.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.88x = 71,516.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,516.53/285.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.16

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