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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.20, 390.78 and 185.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.20, 390.78 and 185.04 is: 255.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.20 : 390.78 = 185.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.20/390.78 = 185.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.20x = 390.78 × 185.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.20x = 72,309.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,309.93/283.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.33

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