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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.92, 391.74 and 190.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.92, 391.74 and 190.50 is: 262.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.92 : 391.74 = 190.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.92/391.74 = 190.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.92x = 391.74 × 190.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.92x = 74,626.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,626.47/283.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.84

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