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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.39, 390.82 and 185.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.39, 390.82 and 185.19 is: 255.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.39 : 390.82 = 185.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.39/390.82 = 185.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.39x = 390.82 × 185.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.39x = 72,375.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,375.96/283.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.39

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