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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.02, 390.34 and 189.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.02, 390.34 and 189.71 is: 261.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.02 : 390.34 = 189.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.02/390.34 = 189.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.02x = 390.34 × 189.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.02x = 74,051.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,051.40/283.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.65

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