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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.68, 391.86 and 254.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.68, 391.86 and 254.52 is: 351.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.68 : 391.86 = 254.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.68/391.86 = 254.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.68x = 391.86 × 254.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.68x = 99,736.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,736.21/283.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.58

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