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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.28, 390.86 and 189.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.28, 390.86 and 189.96 is: 262.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.28 : 390.86 = 189.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.28/390.86 = 189.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.28x = 390.86 × 189.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.28x = 74,246.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,246.82/283.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.09

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