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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.28, 390.69 and 185.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.28, 390.69 and 185.13 is: 255.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.28 : 390.69 = 185.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.28/390.69 = 185.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.28x = 390.69 × 185.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.28x = 72,328.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,328.44/283.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.33

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