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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.14, 390.87 and 266.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.14, 390.87 and 266.94 is: 368.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.14 : 390.87 = 266.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.14/390.87 = 266.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.14x = 390.87 × 266.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.14x = 104,338.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,338.84/283.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.51

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