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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.68, 424.02 and 191.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.68, 424.02 and 191.56 is: 287.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.68 : 424.02 = 191.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.68/424.02 = 191.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.68x = 424.02 × 191.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.68x = 81,225.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,225.27/282.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.34

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