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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.50, 391.08 and 190.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.50, 391.08 and 190.08 is: 262.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.50 : 391.08 = 190.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.50/391.08 = 190.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.50x = 391.08 × 190.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.50x = 74,337.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,337.78/283.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.21

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