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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.60, 424.35 and 191.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.60, 424.35 and 191.88 is: 288.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.60 : 424.35 = 191.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.60/424.35 = 191.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.60x = 424.35 × 191.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.60x = 81,424.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,424.28/282.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.13

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