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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.52, 391.14 and 185.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.52, 391.14 and 185.42 is: 255.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.52 : 391.14 = 185.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.52/391.14 = 185.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.52x = 391.14 × 185.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.52x = 72,525.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,525.18/283.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.80

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