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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.38, 390.92 and 185.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.38, 390.92 and 185.14 is: 255.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.38 : 390.92 = 185.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.38/390.92 = 185.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.38x = 390.92 × 185.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.38x = 72,374.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,374.93/283.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.40

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