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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.65, 423.44 and 190.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.65, 423.44 and 190.90 is: 285.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.65 : 423.44 = 190.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.65/423.44 = 190.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.65x = 423.44 × 190.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.65x = 80,831.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,831.62/282.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.98

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