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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.52, 391.41 and 185.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.52, 391.41 and 185.37 is: 255.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.52 : 391.41 = 185.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.52/391.41 = 185.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.52x = 391.41 × 185.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.52x = 72,555.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,555.67/283.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.91

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