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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.56, 391.12 and 185.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.56, 391.12 and 185.28 is: 255.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.56 : 391.12 = 185.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.56/391.12 = 185.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.56x = 391.12 × 185.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.56x = 72,466.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,466.71/283.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.56

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