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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.39, 390.83 and 185.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.39, 390.83 and 185.18 is: 255.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.39 : 390.83 = 185.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.39/390.83 = 185.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.39x = 390.83 × 185.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.39x = 72,373.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,373.90/283.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.39

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