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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.50, 391.32 and 185.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.50, 391.32 and 185.52 is: 256.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.50 : 391.32 = 185.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.50/391.32 = 185.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.50x = 391.32 × 185.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.50x = 72,597.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,597.69/283.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.08

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