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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.74, 391.14 and 190.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.74, 391.14 and 190.32 is: 262.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.74 : 391.14 = 190.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.74/391.14 = 190.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.74x = 391.14 × 190.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.74x = 74,441.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,441.76/283.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.36

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