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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282, 422.82 and 190.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282, 422.82 and 190.56 is: 285.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282 : 422.82 = 190.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282/422.82 = 190.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282x = 422.82 × 190.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282x = 80,572.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,572.58/282
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.72

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