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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.64, 391.26 and 185.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.64, 391.26 and 185.24 is: 255.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.64 : 391.26 = 185.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.64/391.26 = 185.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.64x = 391.26 × 185.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.64x = 72,477.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,477.00/283.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.52

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