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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.64, 391.64 and 185.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.64, 391.64 and 185.52 is: 256.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.64 : 391.64 = 185.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.64/391.64 = 185.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.64x = 391.64 × 185.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.64x = 72,657.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,657.59/283.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.17

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