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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.97, 392.07 and 190.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.97, 392.07 and 190.93 is: 263.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.97 : 392.07 = 190.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.97/392.07 = 190.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.97x = 392.07 × 190.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.97x = 74,855.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,855.41/283.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.60

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