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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.47, 424.89 and 191.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.47, 424.89 and 191.94 is: 287.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.47 : 424.89 = 191.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.47/424.89 = 191.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.47x = 424.89 × 191.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.47x = 81,553.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,553.39/283.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.70

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