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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.36, 390.89 and 190.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.36, 390.89 and 190.12 is: 262.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.36 : 390.89 = 190.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.36/390.89 = 190.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.36x = 390.89 × 190.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.36x = 74,315.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,315.06/283.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.27

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