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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.00, 390.41 and 195.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.00, 390.41 and 195.52 is: 269.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.00 : 390.41 = 195.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.00/390.41 = 195.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.00x = 390.41 × 195.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.00x = 76,331.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,331.50/283.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.73

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