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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.24, 390.84 and 185.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.24, 390.84 and 185.08 is: 255.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.24 : 390.84 = 185.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.24/390.84 = 185.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.24x = 390.84 × 185.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.24x = 72,336.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,336.67/283.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.39

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