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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.36, 423.90 and 191.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.36, 423.90 and 191.28 is: 287.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.36 : 423.90 = 191.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.36/423.90 = 191.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.36x = 423.90 × 191.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.36x = 81,083.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,083.59/282.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.16

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