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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.30, 390.37 and 194.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.30, 390.37 and 194.81 is: 268.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.30 : 390.37 = 194.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.30/390.37 = 194.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.30x = 390.37 × 194.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.30x = 76,045.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,045.91/283.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.43

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