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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.23, 390.87 and 184.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.23, 390.87 and 184.91 is: 255.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.23 : 390.87 = 184.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.23/390.87 = 184.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.23x = 390.87 × 184.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.23x = 72,273.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,273.82/283.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.18

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