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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.62, 391.54 and 190.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.62, 391.54 and 190.85 is: 263.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.62 : 391.54 = 190.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.62/391.54 = 190.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.62x = 391.54 × 190.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.62x = 74,725.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,725.65/283.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.47

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