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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.32, 422.67 and 190.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.32, 422.67 and 190.70 is: 285.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.32 : 422.67 = 190.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.32/422.67 = 190.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.32x = 422.67 × 190.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.32x = 80,603.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,603.17/282.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.50

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