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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.85, 391.34 and 185.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.85, 391.34 and 185.44 is: 255.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.85 : 391.34 = 185.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.85/391.34 = 185.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.85x = 391.34 × 185.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.85x = 72,569.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,569.57/283.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.66

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