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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.38, 391.14 and 185.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.38, 391.14 and 185.10 is: 255.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.38 : 391.14 = 185.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.38/391.14 = 185.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.38x = 391.14 × 185.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.38x = 72,400.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,400.01/283.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.49

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