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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.51, 391.14 and 185.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.51, 391.14 and 185.32 is: 255.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.51 : 391.14 = 185.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.51/391.14 = 185.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.51x = 391.14 × 185.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.51x = 72,486.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,486.81/283.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.68

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