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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.32, 390.82 and 195.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.32, 390.82 and 195.84 is: 270.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.32 : 390.82 = 195.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.32/390.82 = 195.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.32x = 390.82 × 195.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.32x = 76,538.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,538.19/283.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.15

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