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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.90, 391.80 and 185.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.90, 391.80 and 185.92 is: 256.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.90 : 391.80 = 185.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.90/391.80 = 185.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.90x = 391.80 × 185.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.90x = 72,843.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,843.46/283.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.58

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