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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.50, 391.01 and 190.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.50, 391.01 and 190.35 is: 262.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.50 : 391.01 = 190.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.50/391.01 = 190.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.50x = 391.01 × 190.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.50x = 74,426.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,426.80/283.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.53

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