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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.63, 391.35 and 195.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.63, 391.35 and 195.18 is: 269.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.63 : 391.35 = 195.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.63/391.35 = 195.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.63x = 391.35 × 195.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.63x = 76,383.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,383.69/283.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.31

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