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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.37, 423.47 and 191.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.37, 423.47 and 191.62 is: 287.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.37 : 423.47 = 191.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.37/423.47 = 191.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.37x = 423.47 × 191.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.37x = 81,146.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,146.33/282.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.38

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