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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.33, 422.24 and 190.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.33, 422.24 and 190.89 is: 285.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.33 : 422.24 = 190.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.33/422.24 = 190.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.33x = 422.24 × 190.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.33x = 80,600.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,600.44/282.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.48

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