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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.58, 391.24 and 185.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.58, 391.24 and 185.39 is: 255.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.58 : 391.24 = 185.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.58/391.24 = 185.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.58x = 391.24 × 185.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.58x = 72,532.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,532.31/283.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.77

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