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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.39, 423.59 and 191.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.39, 423.59 and 191.18 is: 286.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.39 : 423.59 = 191.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.39/423.59 = 191.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.39x = 423.59 × 191.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.39x = 80,978.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,978.86/282.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.76

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