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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.94, 392.09 and 185.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.94, 392.09 and 185.93 is: 256.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.94 : 392.09 = 185.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.94/392.09 = 185.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.94x = 392.09 × 185.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.94x = 72,900.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,900.92/283.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.75

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