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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.02, 390.24 and 189.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.02, 390.24 and 189.75 is: 261.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.02 : 390.24 = 189.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.02/390.24 = 189.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.02x = 390.24 × 189.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.02x = 74,048.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,048.04/283.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.64

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