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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.96, 394.74 and 182.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.96, 394.74 and 182.44 is: 251.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.96 : 394.74 = 182.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.96/394.74 = 182.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.96x = 394.74 × 182.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.96x = 72,016.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,016.37/285.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.84

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