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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.14, 390.49 and 184.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.14, 390.49 and 184.93 is: 255.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.14 : 390.49 = 184.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.14/390.49 = 184.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.14x = 390.49 × 184.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.14x = 72,211.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,211.88/283.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.04

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