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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.01, 390.51 and 184.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.01, 390.51 and 184.91 is: 255.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.01 : 390.51 = 184.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.01/390.51 = 184.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.01x = 390.51 × 184.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.01x = 72,207.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,207.25/283.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.14

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