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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.06, 423.18 and 190.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.06, 423.18 and 190.62 is: 285.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.06 : 423.18 = 190.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.06/423.18 = 190.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.06x = 423.18 × 190.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.06x = 80,666.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,666.57/282.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.99

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