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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.85, 391.46 and 185.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.85, 391.46 and 185.50 is: 255.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.85 : 391.46 = 185.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.85/391.46 = 185.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.85x = 391.46 × 185.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.85x = 72,615.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,615.83/283.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.82

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