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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.16, 390.71 and 189.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.16, 390.71 and 189.77 is: 261.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.16 : 390.71 = 189.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.16/390.71 = 189.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.16x = 390.71 × 189.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.16x = 74,142.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,142.13/283.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.84

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