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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.53, 391.56 and 185.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.53, 391.56 and 185.34 is: 255.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.53 : 391.56 = 185.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.53/391.56 = 185.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.53x = 391.56 × 185.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.53x = 72,572.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,572.50/283.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.96

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