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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.48, 391.05 and 190.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.48, 391.05 and 190.23 is: 262.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.48 : 391.05 = 190.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.48/391.05 = 190.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.48x = 391.05 × 190.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.48x = 74,389.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,389.44/283.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.42

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