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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.35, 423.23 and 190.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.35, 423.23 and 190.82 is: 286.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.35 : 423.23 = 190.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.35/423.23 = 190.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.35x = 423.23 × 190.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.35x = 80,760.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,760.85/282.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.04

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