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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.77, 391.91 and 196.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.77, 391.91 and 196.83 is: 271.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.77 : 391.91 = 196.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.77/391.91 = 196.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.77x = 391.91 × 196.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.77x = 77,138.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,138.66/283.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.84

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