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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.16, 425.10 and 191.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.16, 425.10 and 191.48 is: 287.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.16 : 425.10 = 191.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.16/425.10 = 191.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.16x = 425.10 × 191.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.16x = 81,398.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,398.15/283.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.46

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