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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.99, 391.90 and 190.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.99, 391.90 and 190.73 is: 263.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.99 : 391.90 = 190.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.99/391.90 = 190.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.99x = 391.90 × 190.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.99x = 74,744.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,744.66/283.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.19

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