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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.14, 390.88 and 195.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.14, 390.88 and 195.92 is: 270.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.14 : 390.88 = 195.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.14/390.88 = 195.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.14x = 390.88 × 195.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.14x = 76,581.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,581.21/283.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.47

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