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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.20, 390.96 and 190.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.20, 390.96 and 190.02 is: 262.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.20 : 390.96 = 190.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.20/390.96 = 190.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.20x = 390.96 × 190.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.20x = 74,290.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,290.22/283.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.32

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