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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.03, 390.59 and 183.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.03, 390.59 and 183.47 is: 253.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.03 : 390.59 = 183.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.03/390.59 = 183.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.03x = 390.59 × 183.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.03x = 71,659.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,659.37/283.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.19

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