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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.55, 391.22 and 190.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.55, 391.22 and 190.46 is: 262.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.55 : 391.22 = 190.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.55/391.22 = 190.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.55x = 391.22 × 190.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.55x = 74,511.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,511.76/283.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.79

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