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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.57, 391.53 and 185.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.57, 391.53 and 185.47 is: 256.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.57 : 391.53 = 185.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.57/391.53 = 185.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.57x = 391.53 × 185.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.57x = 72,617.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,617.07/283.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.08

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