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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.46, 391.29 and 185.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.46, 391.29 and 185.18 is: 255.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.46 : 391.29 = 185.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.46/391.29 = 185.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.46x = 391.29 × 185.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.46x = 72,459.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,459.08/283.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.62

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