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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.74, 391.46 and 196.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.74, 391.46 and 196.49 is: 271.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.74 : 391.46 = 196.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.74/391.46 = 196.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.74x = 391.46 × 196.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.74x = 76,915.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,915.04/283.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.08

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