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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.43, 391.29 and 183.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.43, 391.29 and 183.98 is: 253.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.43 : 391.29 = 183.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.43/391.29 = 183.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.43x = 391.29 × 183.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.43x = 71,989.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,989.82/283.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.99

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