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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.92, 391.62 and 185.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.92, 391.62 and 185.70 is: 256.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.92 : 391.62 = 185.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.92/391.62 = 185.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.92x = 391.62 × 185.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.92x = 72,723.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,723.83/283.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.14

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