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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.50, 425.46 and 191.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.50, 425.46 and 191.97 is: 288.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.50 : 425.46 = 191.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.50/425.46 = 191.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.50x = 425.46 × 191.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.50x = 81,677.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,677.15/283.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.10

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