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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.89, 423.72 and 191.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.89, 423.72 and 191.18 is: 286.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.89 : 423.72 = 191.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.89/423.72 = 191.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.89x = 423.72 × 191.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.89x = 81,004.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,004.67/282.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.35

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