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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.95, 392.01 and 191.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.95, 392.01 and 191.00 is: 263.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.95 : 392.01 = 191.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.95/392.01 = 191.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.95x = 392.01 × 191.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.95x = 74,870.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,870.99/283.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.68

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