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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.56, 390.86 and 185.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.56, 390.86 and 185.10 is: 255.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.56 : 390.86 = 185.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.56/390.86 = 185.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.56x = 390.86 × 185.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.56x = 72,348.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,348.19/283.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.14

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