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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.14, 424.32 and 185.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.14, 424.32 and 185.46 is: 277.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.14 : 424.32 = 185.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.14/424.32 = 185.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.14x = 424.32 × 185.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.14x = 78,694.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,694.39/283.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.93

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