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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.52, 425.40 and 192.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.52, 425.40 and 192.17 is: 288.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.52 : 425.40 = 192.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.52/425.40 = 192.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.52x = 425.40 × 192.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.52x = 81,746.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,746.03/283.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.33

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