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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.38, 390.96 and 185.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.38, 390.96 and 185.16 is: 255.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.38 : 390.96 = 185.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.38/390.96 = 185.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.38x = 390.96 × 185.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.38x = 72,390.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,390.15/283.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.45

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