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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.02, 390.15 and 199.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.02, 390.15 and 199.87 is: 275.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.02 : 390.15 = 199.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.02/390.15 = 199.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.02x = 390.15 × 199.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.02x = 77,979.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,979.28/283.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.53

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