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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.12, 390.24 and 195.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.12, 390.24 and 195.64 is: 269.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.12 : 390.24 = 195.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.12/390.24 = 195.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.12x = 390.24 × 195.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.12x = 76,346.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,346.55/283.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.66

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