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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.30, 391.04 and 194.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.30, 391.04 and 194.91 is: 269.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.30 : 391.04 = 194.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.30/391.04 = 194.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.30x = 391.04 × 194.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.30x = 76,217.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,217.61/283.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.03

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