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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.11, 390.66 and 190.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.11, 390.66 and 190.02 is: 262.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.11 : 390.66 = 190.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.11/390.66 = 190.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.11x = 390.66 × 190.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.11x = 74,233.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,233.21/283.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.21

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