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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.10, 422.34 and 190.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.10, 422.34 and 190.30 is: 284.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.10 : 422.34 = 190.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.10/422.34 = 190.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.10x = 422.34 × 190.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.10x = 80,371.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,371.30/282.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.90

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