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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.22, 424.52 and 191.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.22, 424.52 and 191.69 is: 287.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.22 : 424.52 = 191.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.22/424.52 = 191.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.22x = 424.52 × 191.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.22x = 81,376.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,376.24/283.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.33

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