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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.85, 391.47 and 190.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.85, 391.47 and 190.56 is: 262.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.85 : 391.47 = 190.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.85/391.47 = 190.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.85x = 391.47 × 190.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.85x = 74,598.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,598.52/283.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.81

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