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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.24, 424.62 and 191.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.24, 424.62 and 191.71 is: 287.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.24 : 424.62 = 191.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.24/424.62 = 191.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.24x = 424.62 × 191.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.24x = 81,403.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,403.90/283.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.40

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