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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.34, 391.08 and 190.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.34, 391.08 and 190.26 is: 262.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.34 : 391.08 = 190.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.34/391.08 = 190.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.34x = 391.08 × 190.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.34x = 74,406.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,406.88/283.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.61

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