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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.46, 423.47 and 190.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.46, 423.47 and 190.01 is: 284.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.46 : 423.47 = 190.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.46/423.47 = 190.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.46x = 423.47 × 190.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.46x = 80,464.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,464.00/282.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.87

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