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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.49, 391.44 and 190.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.49, 391.44 and 190.37 is: 262.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.49 : 391.44 = 190.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.49/391.44 = 190.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.49x = 391.44 × 190.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.49x = 74,516.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,516.48/283.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.86

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