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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.49, 424.38 and 192.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.49, 424.38 and 192.03 is: 287.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.49 : 424.38 = 192.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.49/424.38 = 192.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.49x = 424.38 × 192.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.49x = 81,493.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,493.69/283.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.47

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