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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.55, 391.43 and 190.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.55, 391.43 and 190.45 is: 262.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.55 : 391.43 = 190.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.55/391.43 = 190.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.55x = 391.43 × 190.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.55x = 74,548.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,548.81/283.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.91

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