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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.07, 424.82 and 191.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.07, 424.82 and 191.95 is: 288.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.07 : 424.82 = 191.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.07/424.82 = 191.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.07x = 424.82 × 191.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.07x = 81,543.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,543.62/283.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.07

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