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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.38, 390.94 and 190.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.38, 390.94 and 190.18 is: 262.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.38 : 390.94 = 190.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.38/390.94 = 190.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.38x = 390.94 × 190.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.38x = 74,350.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,350.05/283.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.37

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