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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283, 390.48 and 189.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283, 390.48 and 189.76 is: 261.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283 : 390.48 = 189.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283/390.48 = 189.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283x = 390.48 × 189.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283x = 74,097.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,097.48/283
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.83

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