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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.13, 390.72 and 185.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.13, 390.72 and 185.06 is: 255.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.13 : 390.72 = 185.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.13/390.72 = 185.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.13x = 390.72 × 185.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.13x = 72,304.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,304.69/283.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.38

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