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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.96, 424.14 and 191.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.96, 424.14 and 191.43 is: 286.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.96 : 424.14 = 191.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.96/424.14 = 191.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.96x = 424.14 × 191.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.96x = 81,193.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,193.12/282.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.94

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