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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.92, 391.32 and 196.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.92, 391.32 and 196.44 is: 270.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.92 : 391.32 = 196.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.92/391.32 = 196.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.92x = 391.32 × 196.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.92x = 76,870.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,870.90/283.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.75

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