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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.39, 391.24 and 190.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.39, 391.24 and 190.26 is: 262.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.39 : 391.24 = 190.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.39/391.24 = 190.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.39x = 391.24 × 190.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.39x = 74,437.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,437.32/283.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.67

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