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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.43, 425.37 and 192.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.43, 425.37 and 192.30 is: 288.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.43 : 425.37 = 192.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.43/425.37 = 192.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.43x = 425.37 × 192.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.43x = 81,798.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,798.65/283.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.61

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