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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.56, 391.41 and 196.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.56, 391.41 and 196.35 is: 271.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.56 : 391.41 = 196.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.56/391.41 = 196.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.56x = 391.41 × 196.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.56x = 76,853.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,853.35/283.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.03

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