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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.75, 391.36 and 190.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.75, 391.36 and 190.60 is: 262.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.75 : 391.36 = 190.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.75/391.36 = 190.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.75x = 391.36 × 190.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.75x = 74,590.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,590.31/283.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.88

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