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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.25, 390.69 and 189.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.25, 390.69 and 189.95 is: 262.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.25 : 390.69 = 189.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.25/390.69 = 189.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.25x = 390.69 × 189.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.25x = 74,211.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,211.57/283.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.00

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