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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.64, 391.37 and 185.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.64, 391.37 and 185.63 is: 256.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.64 : 391.37 = 185.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.64/391.37 = 185.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.64x = 391.37 × 185.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.64x = 72,647.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,647.13/283.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.13

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