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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.72, 391.30 and 190.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.72, 391.30 and 190.44 is: 262.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.72 : 391.30 = 190.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.72/391.30 = 190.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.72x = 391.30 × 190.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.72x = 74,519.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,519.17/283.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.65

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