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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.76, 423.93 and 191.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.76, 423.93 and 191.20 is: 286.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.76 : 423.93 = 191.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.76/423.93 = 191.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.76x = 423.93 × 191.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.76x = 81,055.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,055.42/282.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.66

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