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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.35, 390.75 and 190.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.35, 390.75 and 190.10 is: 262.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.35 : 390.75 = 190.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.35/390.75 = 190.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.35x = 390.75 × 190.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.35x = 74,281.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,281.58/283.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.15

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