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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.52, 391.30 and 196.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.52, 391.30 and 196.58 is: 271.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.52 : 391.30 = 196.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.52/391.30 = 196.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.52x = 391.30 × 196.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.52x = 76,921.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,921.75/283.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.31

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