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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.58, 391.39 and 184.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.58, 391.39 and 184.12 is: 254.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.58 : 391.39 = 184.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.58/391.39 = 184.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.58x = 391.39 × 184.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.58x = 72,060.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,060.77/283.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.12

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