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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.96, 391.62 and 255.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.96, 391.62 and 255.16 is: 351.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.96 : 391.62 = 255.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.96/391.62 = 255.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.96x = 391.62 × 255.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.96x = 99,925.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,925.76/283.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.90

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