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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.36, 390.86 and 185.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.36, 390.86 and 185.12 is: 255.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.36 : 390.86 = 185.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.36/390.86 = 185.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.36x = 390.86 × 185.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.36x = 72,354.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,354.51/283.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.34

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