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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.58, 425.58 and 192.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.58, 425.58 and 192.32 is: 288.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.58 : 425.58 = 192.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.58/425.58 = 192.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.58x = 425.58 × 192.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.58x = 81,847.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,847.55/283.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.62

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