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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.88, 391.58 and 195.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.88, 391.58 and 195.32 is: 269.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.88 : 391.58 = 195.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.88/391.58 = 195.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.88x = 391.58 × 195.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.88x = 76,483.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,483.41/283.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.42

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