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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.79, 391.93 and 195.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.79, 391.93 and 195.50 is: 269.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.79 : 391.93 = 195.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.79/391.93 = 195.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.79x = 391.93 × 195.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.79x = 76,619.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,619.87/283.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.99

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