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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.48, 390.85 and 183.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.48, 390.85 and 183.73 is: 253.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.48 : 390.85 = 183.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.48/390.85 = 183.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.48x = 390.85 × 183.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.48x = 71,809.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,809.43/283.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.32

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